Chinese phrase
你们那儿常吃什么？ nǐ men nàr cháng chī shén me
Meaning
What do people usually eat in your area?
When to use it
Asks what people commonly eat in another person's area. It is a natural way to ask about local food habits.
Example dialogue
我要去成都当交换生，你们那儿常吃什么？ wǒ yào qù chéng dū dāng jiāo huàn shēng nǐ men nàr cháng chī shén me
I'm going to Chengdu as an exchange student. What do people usually eat in your area?
那儿的人爱吃辣，火锅、小吃和川菜受欢迎。 nàr de rén ài chī là huǒ guō xiǎo chī hé chuān cài shòu huān yíng
People there love spicy food, and hot pot, snacks, and Sichuan cuisine are popular.