How to Say ‘Is this spicy?’ in Simplified Chinese
这个辣吗？
zhè gè là ma
[juh guh lah ma]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often asks yes/no questions by just adding [吗] to a statement: [这个辣] → [这个辣吗？] You can do the same with other descriptions: [这个热吗？] [这个贵吗？]
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word meaning 'this'; often used when pointing at an item.
这 个辣吗？
Is this spicy?
个
gè
[guh]
measure word
A common classifier used with many nouns after numbers or demonstratives like 'this.'
这 个辣吗？
Is this spicy?
辣
là
[lah]
spicy; hot
Describes food with chili heat or strong spiciness.
这个菜很辣。
This dish is very spicy.
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a yes-no question.
这个辣吗？
Is this spicy?
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