菜单
cài dān
menu
The fundamental list of dishes available at a restaurant. A key to unlocking any culinary experience in China.
字形分解
Character Breakdown
菜
cài / dish, vegetable
艹 (grass) + 采 (pick)
单
dān / list, bill
Pictograph of a list
Example 1
菜单上有各种口味的菜。
Càidān shang yǒu gè zhǒng kǒu wèi de cài.
The menu offers dishes with different flavors.
辣 (là) Spicy
甜 (tián) Sweet
酸 (suān) Sour
Example 2
菜单会定期更新。
Càidān huì dìngqī gēngxīn.
The menu is regularly updated.
语法 Grammar
- Noun + 上 (shang): Indicates location "on" something. Ex: 菜单上 (on the menu).
- 有 (yǒu): Expresses existence, "there is/are".
- 会 (huì): Indicates future certainty or probability, "will".
文化 Culture
In China, a 菜单 can be an elaborate book with pictures, especially in larger restaurants. Some modern places use QR codes for digital menus. 定期更新 (dìngqī gēngxīn) is common to feature seasonal ingredients, reflecting the importance of freshness in Chinese cuisine.
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