At the table in Chinese 餐桌上
cānzhuō shàng
How do you eat together? 15 essential at the table words in Mandarin Chinese, with pinyin and English. Open it in the app to hear each word, tick off the ones you know and turn them into flashcards.
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 餐桌 | cān zhuō | dining table |
| 筷子 | kuài zi | chopsticks |
| 勺子 | sháo zi | spoon |
| 叉子 | chā zi | fork |
| 刀 | dāo | knife |
| 碗 | wǎn | bowl |
| 盘子 | pán zi | plate |
| 餐巾纸 | cān jīn zhǐ | napkin |
| 夹菜 | jiā cài | to pick up food (for someone) |
| 干杯 | gān bēi | cheers! |
| 慢慢吃 | màn màn chī | enjoy your meal; take your time |
| 吃饱了 | chī bǎo le | I'm full |
| 再来一点儿 | zài lái yī diǎnr | have a bit more |
| 剩菜 | shèng cài | leftovers |
| 收拾 | shōu shi | to clear up |
Example sentences
- 晚饭准备好了，到餐桌来。Dinner's ready, come to the table.
- 你会用筷子吗？Can you use chopsticks?
- 喝汤用勺子。Use a spoon for soup.
- 可以给我一把叉子吗？Could I have a fork?
- 吃牛排要用刀和叉子。You eat steak with a knife and fork.
- 再来一碗米饭。Another bowl of rice, please.
- 盘子里还有菜。There's still food on the plate.
- 桌上有餐巾纸。There are napkins on the table.
- 奶奶给我夹菜。Grandma puts food on my plate.
- 为了友谊，干杯！To friendship, cheers!
- 你们慢慢吃。Take your time and enjoy your meal.
- 我吃饱了，谢谢。I'm full, thank you.
- 再来一点儿吧！Have a bit more!
- 剩菜放冰箱吧。Put the leftovers in the fridge.
- 吃完饭我来收拾。I'll clear up after the meal.
Practise speaking
Ready to use these words? The At the table speaking island has 8 everyday questions about at the table to prepare your own answers to.