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How to Say ‘Order one’ in Traditional Chinese

點一個

diǎn yī gè

[diǎn ee guh]

💬 Usage Tip: 一 changes to (yí) before 個, which is said (gè), so this is (diǎn yí ge). 點 (diǎn) is the everyday verb for ordering food.

Phrase Breakdown

點

diǎn

[diǎn]

to order

Used for ordering food or drinks at a restaurant or bar.

Example

我想點一杯咖啡。

I'd like to order a cup of coffee.

一

yī

[ee]

one; a

A number word that helps form the phrase for category.

Example

你想找哪一類工作?

What kind of job do you want to look for?

個

gè

[guh]

measure word; individual

A common classifier used for people or many general nouns.

Example

每個人對文化都有不同看法。

Each person has a different view of culture.

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