How to Say ‘Waiter’ in Simplified Chinese
服务员
fú wù yuán
[foo-woo-ywen]
🇨🇳 In China: In most casual restaurants you call out 服务员 (fú wù yuán) across the room to get attention, and it isn't rude. In some cities younger diners shout 美女 "pretty lady" or 帅哥 "handsome guy" instead.
Phrase Breakdown
服务员
fú wù yuán
[foo-woo-ywen]
server; attendant; waiter/waitress
A staff member who helps customers in a restaurant or at an entrance.
门口的服务员会帮忙停车。
The attendant at the entrance will help park the car.
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