How to Say ‘What can I get for you?’ in Traditional Chinese
請問要點什麼？
qǐng wèn yào diǎn shén me
[qǐng wèn yào diǎn shénme]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is the standard opening line from a café or drink-shop clerk in Taiwan. You can reply directly with your order, with no greeting needed.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[qǐng wèn]
may I ask
Used to politely ask a question.
請問有什麼推薦的菜？
May I ask if there are any recommended dishes?
要點什麼？
yào diǎn shén me
what would you like to order?
要 means 'want' and 點 means 'to order' food or drinks. 什麼 means 'what'. Say 'yào diǎn shénme'.
你要點什麼飲料？
What drink would you like to order?
Words in this phrase
要
yào
[yào]
want
Used to express desire or requirement for something.
您要加糖嗎？
Do you want to add sugar?
點
diǎn
[diǎn]
order
To request to be served something, such as food or drink.
我想在這家咖啡店點一杯拿鐵。
I want to order a latte at this coffee shop.
什麼
shén me
[shénme]
what
Used to ask questions about things or actions.
您想要什麼尺寸的咖啡？
What size coffee would you like?
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