Chinese phrase
服务员 fú wù yuán
Meaning
server
When to use it
A server is a restaurant worker who helps customers. The term is neutral and common for staff who take orders and bring food.
Example dialogue
请问，服务员，有什么招牌菜推荐吗？ qǐng wèn fú wù yuán yǒu shén me zhāo pái cài tuī jiàn ma
Excuse me, could you recommend one of your signature dishes?
有的，我们的烤鸭很受欢迎，要不要试试？ yǒu de wǒ men de kǎo yā hěn shòu huān yíng yào bú yào shì shì
Yes, our roast duck is very popular; would you like to try some?