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How to say “no meat” in Chinese

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no meat

Chinese · 中文

polite

Translation

不要肉

Romanization

Bu yao rou

Pronunciation

boo yaow roh

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

不要肉 — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "no meat".

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FAQ

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How do you say "no meat" in Chinese?+

You say "不要肉" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Bu yao rou", and a simple pronunciation cue is "boo yaow roh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "boo yaow roh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Bu yao rou".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.