How to Say ‘For here or to go?’ in Traditional Chinese
內用還是外帶？
nèi yòng hái shì wài dài
[nèi yòng háishì why dye]
💬 Usage Tip: A 還是 B？ is the basic pattern for "A or B?" You can reuse it everywhere: 大杯還是中杯？ or 刷卡還是現金？
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is one of the most routine counter questions in Taiwan, often asked quickly right after you order. Be ready to answer just 內用 or 外帶.
Phrase Breakdown
內用
nèi yòng
[nèi yòng]
dine-in
To consume food or drinks inside the establishment where it's purchased.
您好，請問要內用還是外帶？
Hello, would you like to dine-in or take out?
還是
hái shì
[háishì]
or
Used to offer choices or indicate alternatives.
你想要咖啡還是茶？
Do you want coffee or tea?
外帶
wài dài
[why dye]
takeout; to go
Used when ordering food or drinks to take away instead of eating there.
這杯飲料我要外帶。
I want this drink to go.
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