Chinese phrase
切成片 qiē chéng piàn
Meaning
slice
When to use it
Slice means to cut food into thin, flat pieces. It is a common, neutral term for food preparation, including asking how thick the pieces should be.
Example dialogue
你能把黄瓜切成片吗？ nǐ néng bǎ huáng guā qiē chéng piàn ma
Can you slice the cucumber?
可以，要切薄一点还是厚一点？ ké yǐ yào qiē báo yì diǎn hái shì hòu yì diǎn
Sure. Should I slice it thin or thick?