How to Say ‘The lattes here are really good.’ in Simplified Chinese
这家的拿铁很不错。
zhè jiā de ná tiě hěn bù cuò
[juh jiā duh nátiě hen boo tswaw]
Phrase Breakdown
这家的拿铁
zhè jiā de ná tiě
this shop's latte
This is the subject of the sentence. Keep '这家的' and '拿铁' together as one smooth phrase.
这家的拿铁有点贵。
This shop's latte is a bit pricey.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
家
jiā
[jiā]
measure word for businesses
Measure word for shops, bars, restaurants, companies.
这家酒吧很有名。
This bar is very famous.
的
de
[duh]
's; of
A structural particle showing possession or description, like “of” or apostrophe-s in English.
贵公司的团队很年轻。
Your company’s team is very young.
拿铁
ná tiě
[nátiě]
latte
Coffee with steamed milk; a sound loan from Italian 'latte'.
拿铁很好喝。
The latte is tasty.
很不错。
hěn bù cuò
is really good
'不错' literally means 'not bad' but means 'pretty good.' Before the fourth tone 'cuò', '不' changes to a rising tone: 'bú cuò'.
你的主意很不错。
Your idea is really good.
Words in this phrase
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
不错
bù cuò
[boo tswaw]
not bad; pretty good
A common conversational phrase used to give a positive opinion that sounds natural and not too strong.
这家公司的培训机会不错。
This company’s training opportunities are pretty good.
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