How to Say ‘To go’ in Traditional Chinese
外帶
wài dài
[why dye]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is the everyday Taiwan word for takeaway; on the mainland you'll often hear a different term. In Taiwan, [外帶] is what to expect at counters, apps, and self-order screens.
Phrase Breakdown
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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