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How to say “no spicy food” in Chinese

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no spicy food

Chinese · 中文

polite

Translation

不要辣

Romanization

Bu yao la

Pronunciation

boo yaow lah

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

不要辣 — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "no spicy food".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "no spicy food" in Chinese?+

You say "不要辣" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Bu yao la", and a simple pronunciation cue is "boo yaow lah".

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 lah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Bu yao la".

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.