New Members eleni Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:41 AM New Members Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:41 AM Hello everyone! I would like to request if someone could translate the following sentence in Mandarin Chinese: "What would you like to order, sir?" It would be very helpful if someone answered quick, as it is needed ASAP. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:39 PM Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 at 10:39 PM 先生,您想点什么菜？ Xiansheng, nin xiang dian shenme cai? (Assuming he's ordering food in a restaurant.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members eleni Posted April 13, 2017 at 06:47 AM Author New Members Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 at 06:47 AM Thank you for your quick reply! However, I meant it in a more generic way, "Sir, what would you like to order/buy?" If you could generalize it, it would be a great help! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted April 13, 2017 at 08:59 AM Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 at 08:59 AM Just like English, context matters. You're not going to say the same thing in a jewelry store and at a burger place. And you wouldn't say, "What would you like to order, sir?" in a sporting gear place, would you. It's inapt. If you want a useful answer, you'll have to give some background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members eleni Posted April 13, 2017 at 10:14 AM Author New Members Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 at 10:14 AM Let's say you call up a supermarket for grocery delivery. The supermarket assistant picks up the phone, asking "What would you like to order, sir?". How would you say that in Mandarin Chinese? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted April 13, 2017 at 11:34 AM Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 at 11:34 AM 你好！你想订什么货？ Ni hao! Ni xiang ding shenme huo? Hello! What goods would you like to order? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members eleni Posted April 13, 2017 at 11:39 AM Author New Members Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 at 11:39 AM Thank you so much for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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