How to Say ‘The dishes actually ordered’ in Simplified Chinese
实际点的菜
shí jì diǎn de cài
[shí jì diǎn duh cài]
💬 Usage Tip: A verb phrase + 的 can describe a noun: 点的菜 means "the dishes ordered". The same pattern gives 买的东西 "the things bought".
Phrase Breakdown
实际
shí jì
[shí jì]
actual
Real, as it truly is.
实际人数是十个。
The actual number of people is ten.
点
diǎn
[diǎn]
to order
To choose and request food or drinks, e.g. at a restaurant.
我想点一杯茶。
I'd like to order a cup of tea.
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.
菜
cài
[cài]
dish
A prepared dish of food served at a meal.
这个菜很辣。
This dish is very spicy.
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