Chinese phrase
不含〜吗? bù hán 〜 ma
Meaning
Doesn't it contain ___?
When to use it
Asks if a specified item is not included. It often seeks confirmation before something is used or eaten, with a careful, concerned tone.
Example dialogue
这道菜 不含 花生 吗? zhè dào cài bù hán huā shēng ma
Doesn't this dish contain peanuts?
不含的,你可以放心吃。 bù hán de nǐ ké yǐ fàng xīn chī
It doesn't contain any, so you can eat it without worry.