How to Say ‘To specially instruct the kitchen’ in Traditional Chinese
特別跟廚房交代
tè bié gēn chú fáng jiāo dài
[tèbié gen chúfáng jiāodài]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Staff saying they'll 特別跟廚房交代 is a reassuring promise that your allergy will be passed on directly. It's fine to confirm again when you arrive.
Phrase Breakdown
特別
tè bié
[tèbié]
specially; particularly
Used as an adverb meaning especially or specifically.
我特別喜歡這道菜。
I especially like this dish.
跟廚房交代
gēn chú fáng jiāo dài
instruct the kitchen
This means passing instructions on to the kitchen staff.
請跟廚房交代不要辣。
Please tell the kitchen not to make it spicy.
Words in this phrase
跟
gēn
[gen]
with; to
A preposition meaning 'with' someone or 'to' someone in conversation.
你可以跟招募人員聊聊。
You can chat with the recruiter.
廚房
chú fáng
[chúfáng]
kitchen
Room where food is cooked.
廚師在廚房做菜。
The chef is cooking in the kitchen.
交代
jiāo dài
[jiāodài]
to instruct; to tell clearly
To give clear instructions or explain to someone.
我已經交代服務生了。
I've already told the waiter.
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