Example 1 / 例句一
你能递给我一个叉子吗？
Nǐ néng dì gěi wǒ yī ge chāzi ma?
Could you pass me a fork?
Core Vocabulary / 核心词汇
- 递 (dì) to pass
- 需要 (xūyào) to need
- 用 (yòng) to use
- 这道菜 (zhè dào cài) this dish
Example 2 / 例句二
这道菜需要用叉子吗？
Zhè dào cài xūyào yòng chāzi ma?
Do you need a fork for this dish?
Grammar Point / 语法要点
The "吗 (ma)" Particle
Adding 吗 (ma) to the end of a statement turns it into a yes/no question. It's one of the simplest ways to ask a question in Chinese.
[ Statement ] + 吗 ?
Cultural Context / 文化背景
筷子 (kuàizi) vs. 叉子 (chāzi)
While 筷子 (chopsticks) are the traditional and most common utensils, Western cutlery like 叉子 (forks) are widely available and used in China, especially for Western food like pasta or steak, or in situations where forks are more practical. Asking for one is perfectly normal.
