How to Say ‘Mildly spicy’ in Simplified Chinese
微辣
wēi là
[wēi là]
🇨🇳 In China: Spice levels are usually 不辣, 微辣, 中辣, and 特辣 "extra spicy". In Sichuan or Hunan restaurants, 微辣 can still be quite hot by Western standards.
Phrase Breakdown
微
wēi
[wēi]
slightly; a little
Prefix meaning a small degree; common when ordering spice levels.
请给我微甜的奶茶。
Please give me slightly sweet milk tea.
辣
là
[là]
spicy; hot
Adjective describing the burning taste of chili; used for spice levels.
这道菜可以做得不辣吗？
Can this dish be made not spicy?
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