How to Say ‘Would you like’ in Simplified Chinese
您需要
nín xū yào
[nín xū-yào]
🇨🇳 In China: In restaurants, 您需要...? is a standard polite sales or service question, often used for drinks, rice, sides, or anything extra. It can feel a bit more formal than plain 要不要..., which is common in casual settings.
Phrase Breakdown
您
nín
[nín]
you
A respectful form to address someone, often used in formal contexts.
您需要购买新鲜食材。
You need to buy fresh ingredients.
需要
xū yào
[xū-yào]
need
To require something because it is essential.
您需要准备些什么？
What do you need to prepare?
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