Meals on Wheels? Order Takeout in Chinese

1,483 views · Published 16 June 2016 · 3:35 · Indexed 30 September 2026

Channel: eChineseLearning · 2016 · Education

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Each year in China, 外卖 (wàimài) "takeout" becomes more and more popular. In today's busy world, you need to know how to get food "to go" or delivered by motorbike, telephone or phone app. You can begin by suggesting takeout to co-workers or friends with: 

Jīntiān wǒmen jiào wàimài ba!
今天      我们      叫   外卖    吧！
Let’s order takeout today!

However, that's just the beginning! For the full lesson on how to order takeout and give directions, check out our full lesson here: http://goo.gl/o1ZTEw

Enjoy your meal!

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