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How do you say "is this spicy" in Chinese?
这辣吗
zhè là ma
In Chinese, "is this spicy" is 这辣吗 (zhè là ma).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin zhè là ma calls for "zhè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "là" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "ma" kept light and neutral.
Writing and usage
这辣吗 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
is this spicy
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How to remember 这辣吗
The characters 这辣吗 feel like is this spicy in miniature; let that image ride along with the sound "zhè là ma".
Related words
- i would like to order this 我想订购这个
- can i see the menu 我能看看菜单吗
- whats good here 这里有什么好
- im allergic to nuts 我对坚果过敏
- i dont eat meat 我不吃肉
- can i get this to go 我能把这个带走吗
- one more please 再来一个，请
- can we split the bill 我们能分摊账单吗？
- is service included 服务包含在内
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Questions about 这辣吗
How do you pronounce 这辣吗?
The pinyin zhè là ma calls for "zhè" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "là" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "ma" kept light and neutral.
Is 这辣吗 formal or casual?
这辣吗 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 这辣吗 used in Chinese?
这辣吗 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (is this spicy).
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