Chinese phrase
这个是素的吗？ zhè ge shì sù de ma
Meaning
Is this vegetarian?
When to use it
Asks whether a food is vegetarian. It is a common, polite question when checking a dish or ingredient before ordering or eating.
Example dialogue
我不吃肉，想点不含肉的菜。 wǒ bù chī ròu xiǎng diǎn bù hán ròu de cài
I don't eat meat, so I'd like to order a dish without meat.
好的，这个是素的吗？ hǎo de zhè ge shì sù de ma
Okay, is this vegetarian?