In this part, we will talk about important words you need to know about food and drinks in Mandarin. Knowing these words will help you read menus, order at restaurants, and chat about meals.

Basic Food Words

1. 米饭 - mǐfàn (rice)
2. 面条 - miàntiáo (noodles)
3. 面包 - miànbāo (bread)
4. 饺子 - jiǎozi (dumplings)
5. 水果 - shuǐguǒ (fruits)

Common Foods

• 牛肉 - niúròu (beef)
• 鸡肉 - jīròu (chicken)
• 鱼 - yú (fish)
• 蔬菜 - shūcài (vegetables)
• 蛋 - dàn (egg)

Important Drink Words

1. 水 - shuǐ (water)
2. 茶 - chá (tea)
3. 咖啡 - kāfēi (coffee)
4. 果汁 - guǒzhī (juice)
5. 牛奶 - niúnǎi (milk)

Helpful Phrases for Ordering

• 我想要... - wǒ xiǎng yào... (I would like...)
• 请给我... - qǐng gěi wǒ... (Please give me...)
• 这个多少钱？- zhège duōshǎo qián? (How much is this?)

Common Words to Describe Food and Drinks

1. 好吃 - hǎochī (delicious)
2. 不好 - bù hǎo (not good)
3. 贵 - guì (expensive)
4. 便宜 - piányí (cheap)
5. 新鲜 - xīnxiān (fresh)

Example Sentences

• 这个饺子很好吃。- zhège jiǎozi hěn hǎochī. (This dumpling is very delicious.)
• 我想要一杯茶。- wǒ xiǎng yào yī bēi chá. (I would like a cup of tea.)
• 这家餐厅的菜很贵。- zhè jiā cāntīng de cài hěn guì. (The dishes at this restaurant are very expensive.)

Practice Conversations

1. A: 你要喝什么？(nǐ yào hē shénme?)
   B: 我想要水。(wǒ xiǎng yào shuǐ.)
   (What do you want to drink? I would like water.)

2. A: 你吃米饭吗？(nǐ chī mǐfàn ma?)
   B: 我喜欢吃米饭。(wǒ xǐhuān chī mǐfàn.)
   (Do you eat rice? I like to eat rice.)

Summary

By learning these food and drink words, you can easily join in simple conversations about meals in Mandarin. Keep practicing these words and phrases to help you speak better and enjoy eating out!