English–Chinese

“less spicy” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshǎo là

Example

我要少辣，不要太辣。wǒ yào shǎo là bú yào tài là

I want it less spicy, not too spicy.

Illustration for 少辣 (less spicy)

How to say “less spicy” in Chinese

“Less spicy” in Chinese is 少辣 (shǎo là).

A food's chili heat is turned down to a lower level.

Full entry for 少辣: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 少辣

菜单上有少辣的选择。cài dān shàng yǒu shǎo là de xuǎn zé

There are less-spicy options on the menu.

Tips for using 少辣

  • In a restaurant order, 少辣 (shǎolà, "less spicy") works as a brief customization request, while English "less spicy" can sound comparative unless the dish is already understood.

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