Chinese phrase
本地人常吃吗？ běn dì rén cháng chī ma
Meaning
Do local people eat this often?
When to use it
Asks if local people often eat a particular food. It is a simple way to ask about local eating habits when choosing something to order.
Example dialogue
我想点这个，本地人常吃吗？ wǒ xiǎng diǎn zhè ge běn dì rén cháng chī ma
I would like to order this. Do local people eat this often?
经常吃，附近上班的人午饭常买这个。 jīng cháng chī fù jìn shàng bān de rén wǔ fàn cháng mǎi zhè ge
They eat it often. People who work nearby often buy it for lunch.