Lesson 2 Flashcards
What is the term for ‘restaurant’ in Chinese?
Fànguăn(r)
Refers to a place where meals are served to customers.
What does the verb ‘hǎo xiàng’ mean?
to seem; to be like
Used to express similarity or likeness.
What is the Chinese word for ‘seat’?
wèizi
Refers to a place to sit.
What is the term for ‘waiter’ or ‘attendant’ in Chinese?
fúwùyuán
The person who serves customers in a restaurant.
What does the verb ‘fúwù’ mean?
to serve; to provide service
Refers to the action of serving food or assisting customers.
What is the Chinese word for ‘table’?
zhuōzi
A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs.
What does ‘diăn cài’ translate to in English?
to order food
The action of selecting and requesting food items in a restaurant.
What is the term for ‘plate’ or ‘dish’ in Chinese?
pán
A flat dish used for serving or eating food.
What are ‘jiăozi’?
dumplings (with vegetable and/or meat filling)
A popular dish in Chinese cuisine.
What does the adjective ‘SÙ’ mean?
vegetarian; made from vegetables
Describes food that does not contain meat.
What does ‘jiācháng’ mean?
home-style
Refers to food that is prepared in a traditional or comforting manner.
What is ‘dòufu’ in English?
tofu; bean curd
A food made from soybeans, often used in vegetarian dishes.
What does the verb ‘fàng’ mean?
to put; to place
Refers to the action of positioning something somewhere.
What is the Chinese word for ‘meat’?
ròu
Refers to animal flesh used as food.
What is the term for ‘bowl’ in Chinese?
wăn
A deep dish used for holding food or liquid.
What does ‘suănlàtăng’ refer to?
hot and sour soup
A popular type of Chinese soup known for its spicy and tangy flavor.
What does the adjective ‘suăn’ mean?
sour
Describes a taste that is acidic or tart.
What does the adjective ‘là’ mean?
spicy; hot
Describes food that has a strong, pungent flavor.
What is the term for ‘soup’ in Chinese?
tăng
A liquid dish typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables.
What is ‘wèijīng’?
monosodium glutamate (MSG)
A flavor enhancer commonly used in cooking.
What does ‘yán’ mean?
salt
A mineral used to enhance the flavor of food.
What is ‘bái cài’ in English?
bok choy
A type of Chinese cabbage commonly used in various dishes.
饭馆
fànguǎn
好像
hǎoxiàng
