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How to Say ‘Then I'll order a hot latte.’ in Simplified Chinese

那我点一杯热拿铁。

nà wǒ diǎn yī bēi rè ná tiě

[nah waw dyen ee bay ruh nah-tyeh]

🇨🇳 In China: In a real café, locals are more likely to say just [一杯热拿铁] or [我要一杯热拿铁] than a full sentence like this. [点] is completely natural for ordering food and drinks.

Phrase Breakdown

那

nà

[nah]

then; in that case

Used when making a decision based on previous discussion.

Example

那我点一杯热拿铁。

Then I'll order a hot latte.

我点一杯

wǒ diǎn yī bēi

I'll order a cup of

点 means to order; 一杯 means one cup/glass.

Example

我点一杯咖啡。

I'll order a cup of coffee.

Words in this phrase

我

wǒ

[waw]

I; me

The speaker referring to themselves.

Example

那我点一杯热拿铁。

Then I'll order a hot latte.

点

diǎn

[dyen]

to order

To place an order for a drink or food item.

Example

我想点一杯摩卡。

I want to order a mocha.

一

yī

[ee]

one

The number one, used before a measure word.

Example

请给我一杯美式。

Please give me one Americano.

杯

bēi

[bay]

cup; glass

Measure word for beverages.

Example

我要一杯热拿铁。

I want a cup of hot latte.

热拿铁

rè ná tiě

[ruh nah-tyeh]

hot latte

A hot latte, an espresso drink made with steamed milk.

Example

冬天我常点热拿铁。

I often order hot lattes in winter.

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