Chinese phrase
油腻吗？ yóu nì ma
Meaning
Is this dish greasy?
When to use it
Asks whether a food is greasy or oily. It is a neutral question often used when choosing a dish or checking its taste.
Example dialogue
服务员，这道菜 油腻吗？ fú wù yuán zhè dào cài yóu nì ma
Excuse me, is this dish greasy?
不太油，吃起来比较清爽，适合配蔬菜。 bú tài yóu chī qǐ lái bǐ jiào qīng shuǎng shì hé pèi shū cài
It is not too greasy. It tastes light and pairs well with vegetables.