慢慢學 mànmàn xuéHow to say “For here” in Taiwanese Mandarin
nèiyòng.
內用。
Word by word
| Syllable | Means |
|---|---|
| nèi | inside |
| yòng | use, have |
When to use it
The question you'll be asked at nearly every counter in Taiwan, often as a single run-together word. Say nèiyòng if you're eating in — it changes how the food is packed and whether you get a tray or a bag. Answer before you're asked and you'll save everyone a beat.
What you might hear back
nèiyòng háishì wàidài?
內用還是外帶？
“For here or to go?”
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Say this next
| English | Pinyin | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| To go | wàidài. | 外帶。 |
| Can you box this up ? | kěyǐ dǎbāo ma? | 可以打包嗎？ |
| Table for two | liǎng wèi. | 兩位。 |
Part of Ordering food & drinks — 28 phrases.