Chinese phrase
要不要尝尝〜? yào bú yào cháng cháng 〜
Meaning
Want to try a bite of ___?
When to use it
Casually asks if someone wants to try a little. It is a friendly offer that leaves the choice open.
Example dialogue
这家小吃很出名,你要不要尝尝臭豆腐? zhè jiā xiǎo chī hěn chū míng nǐ yào bú yào cháng cháng chòu dòu fǔ
This snack stall is famous; want to try a bite of stinky tofu?
嗯,虽然闻起来怪,但我想尝一口。 ǹ suī rán wén qǐ lái guài dàn wǒ xiǎng cháng yì kǒu
Yeah, it smells strange, but I want to try a bite.