Chinese phrase

要不要〜点东西? yào bú yào 〜 diǎn dōng xī

Meaning

Should ___ order something?

When to use it

Asks whether it would be good to order something. It is a casual way to suggest a plan and invite agreement.

Example dialogue

我在看外卖,要不要我们点东西? wǒ zài kàn wài mài yào bú yào wǒ men diǎn dōng xī

I'm looking at the delivery menu. Should we order something?

可以,叫个中餐吧,大家都喜欢。 ké yǐ jiào gè zhōng cān ba dà jiā dōu xǐ huān

Okay, let's get some Chinese food. Everyone likes it.

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