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How to Say ‘Is it spicy?’ in Traditional Chinese

這個會辣嗎？

zhè gè huì là ma

[zhè guh hway là ma]

💬 Usage Tip: 會 (huì) here means "will it turn out to be", not "can". 這個會不會辣？ asks the same thing.

Phrase Breakdown

這個

zhè gè

this (one)

這個 (zhège) means 'this one'. Point at the dish as you say it. 個 is light and neutral.

Example

這個多少錢？

How much is this?

Words in this phrase

這

zhè

[zhè]

this

Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.

Example

殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。

Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.

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.

會辣嗎？

huì là ma

is it spicy?

會 (huì) here means 'will be / tends to be', 辣 (là) means 'spicy', and 嗎 (ma) makes the question. 會 and 辣 are both falling tones.

Example

這道菜會辣嗎？

Is this dish spicy?

Words in this phrase

會

huì

[hway]

will; likely to

A modal verb used to show future action, ability, or likelihood depending on context.

Example

多參加活動會增加你被看見的機會。

Participating in more events will increase your chances of being noticed.

辣

là

[là]

spicy; hot

Describes food with a hot, spicy taste.

Example

麻辣鍋很辣。

Mala hot pot is very spicy.

嗎

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你喜歡這個活動嗎？

Do you like this event?

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