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外卖 (wài mài): takeaway; to order takeout

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
takeaway; to order takeout
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • (of a restaurant) to provide a takeout or home delivery meal
  • takeout (business)
  • takeout (meal)
  • takeout
  • food delivery (as a service or meal)
  • to order takeout or delivery food
  • (of a restaurant) to provide takeout or delivery service

Chinese explanation

  • 指餐厅提供将做好的饭菜送到顾客家里或指定地点的服务
  • 也指这样送来的饭菜本身。顾客通常通过电话或手机应用点餐，由送餐员送到手上。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

outside

HSK 1

to sell

Example sentences

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I don't want to cook today, let's order takeout.

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This restaurant's takeout delivery is very fast.

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He often orders takeout because he can't cook.

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The takeout has arrived, go get it.

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Nowadays many people like to order takeout using their phones.

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I'm too tired today, let's order takeout.

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He orders takeout every noon and rarely cooks himself.

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This shop doesn't do takeout; it only offers dine-in.

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The delivery guy is waiting for you downstairs.

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