English–Chinese
“takeout” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwài mài
Example
公司中午点了外卖，大家一起吃。gōng sī zhōng wǔ diǎn le wài mài dà jiā yì qǐ chī
At noon, the company orders takeout, and everyone eats together.
How to say “takeout” in Chinese
“Takeout” in Chinese is 外卖 (wài mài).
A restaurant prepares food for someone to eat elsewhere, with the food collected or brought to the customer.
Example sentences with 外卖
最近很多人喜欢在手机上订外卖，很方便。zuì jìn hěn duō rén xǐ huān zài shǒu jī shàng dìng wài mài hěn fāng biàn
Recently, many people like to order takeout on their phones, and it is very convenient.
Tips for using 外卖
- On restaurant apps, this label can cover pickup as well as delivery, so the handoff method is stated separately when it matters.