English–Chinese
“not spicy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbù là
Example
我点了一份不辣的面条。wǒ diǎn le yí fèn bú là de miàn tiáo
I ordered a serving of noodles that was not spicy.
How to say “not spicy” in Chinese
“Not spicy” in Chinese is 不辣 (bù là).
A dish whose mouth-burning heat is absent or barely present, while its other flavors remain available.
Example sentences with 不辣
请帮我做得不辣，不要放辣椒。qǐng bāng wǒ zuò de bú là bú yào fàng là jiāo
Please make it not spicy and do not add chili peppers.
Tips for using 不辣
- English speakers often use spicy for strong seasoning as well as chili heat, but this word concerns the heat sensation, so a richly seasoned dish can still qualify.