English–Chinese
“mildly spicy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwēi là
Example
我只吃微辣的菜。wǒ zhǐ chī wēi là de cài
I only eat mildly spicy dishes.
How to say “mildly spicy” in Chinese
“Mildly spicy” in Chinese is 微辣 (wēi là).
A gentle spark of heat that leaves the dish's main flavors in control.
Example sentences with 微辣
服务员问我想要几分辣，我说要微辣。fú wù yuán wèn wǒ xiǎng yào jǐ fēn là wǒ shuō yào wēi là
The waiter asked how spicy I wanted it, and I said mildly spicy.
Tips for using 微辣
- English speakers often use mild as a broad judgment about flavor, but this Chinese menu term specifically identifies a low level of hotness.