Chinese phrase
现做吗？ xiàn zuò ma
Meaning
Is it made on the spot?
When to use it
Asks whether something is made fresh when ordered. It is a short, neutral question often used when buying food or drinks.
Example dialogue
蛋糕现做吗？ dàn gāo xiàn zuò ma
Is the cake made on the spot?
可以，现做需要两小时。 ké yǐ xiàn zuò xū yào liǎng xiǎo shí
It can be made on the spot, but it takes two hours.