🇨🇳 How to say

“menu” in Chinese

菜单càidān
Illustration of "menu" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person sits at a small restaurant table, holding a large, laminated list filled with colorful pictures of dishes and drink options.

Usage note

This word is used exactly like 'menu' in English. You'll use it whenever you enter a restaurant or cafe to order food or drinks.

Examples

  • 请给我菜单。

    Please give me the menu.

  • 今天的菜单有什么？

    What's on today's menu?

  • 菜单上有咖啡。

    There is coffee on the menu.

Quick check

What does "菜单" mean?

  • A. menu
  • B. bathroom
  • C. hotel
  • D. hour

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