How to Say ‘No ice’ in Traditional Chinese
不要冰
bú yào bīng
[boo yow bing]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is especially useful in Taiwan drink shops, where ice level is often a standard choice. Staff may also ask follow-up questions about sugar level and cup size.
Phrase Breakdown
不要
bú yào
[boo yow]
do not want
Used to say you do not want something included.
這個飲料我不要冰。
I don’t want ice in this drink.
冰
bīng
[bing]
ice
In drink orders, this refers to the amount of ice added.
這個茶不要冰，常溫就好。
No ice in this tea; room temperature is fine.
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