How to Say ‘For here or to go?’ in Traditional Chinese
請問內用還是外帶？
qǐng wèn nèi yòng hái shì wài dài
[ching wen nèi yòng háishì why dye]
💬 Usage Tip: 還是 (hái shì) means "or" when offering a choice in a question. 內用 (nèi yòng) "for here" is Taiwan wording, as is 外帶; on the mainland you'd hear 堂食 and 打包.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is usually the first thing a Taiwanese cashier asks, often before you've even named your drink.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[ching wen]
may I ask; excuse me
A polite phrase used before asking a question.
請問，現在有位子嗎？
Excuse me, are there seats available now?
內用還是外帶？
nèi yòng hái shì wài dài
for here or to go?
內用 means 'eat in' and 外帶 means 'take out'. 還是 means 'or' in questions.
你要內用還是外帶？
Do you want it for here or to go?
Words in this phrase
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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