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How to Say ‘Less spicy, please.’ in Traditional Chinese

小辣就好。

xiǎo là jiù hǎo

[xiǎo lah jiù how]

💬 Usage Tip: 小辣 "mildly spicy" is one of the usual spice levels, along with 中辣 "medium" and 大辣 "very spicy". Adding 就好 "is fine" makes it a relaxed request.

Phrase Breakdown

小

xiǎo

[xiǎo]

small

Little in size.

Example

這是一個小問題。

This is a small problem.

辣

là

[lah]

spicy

Describes food with heat or chili spice.

Example

這個不要辣。

This one should not be spicy.

就

jiù

[jiù]

just

Indicating a simple or single action.

Example

他就想要成功。

He just wants to succeed.

好

hǎo

[how]

okay; good

Very common word meaning 'good', 'fine', or 'okay' depending on context.

Example

好,我等你。

Okay, I’ll wait for you.

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