这是菜单
zhè shì càidān
Here is the menu · trad. 這是菜單
这是菜单 (Zhè shì càidān) means “Here is the menu” and is used when presenting a menu to someone, typically in a restaurant setting.
What does 这是菜单 (zhè shì càidān) mean?
这是菜单 (zhè shì càidān) means “here is the menu” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “this is menu.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. To show extra politeness, especially when serving customers, hand over the menu with both hands. A common alternative is 菜单在这里 (càidān zài zhèlǐ), “The menu is here.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “juh SHURR tsai DAHN.” The first three syllables have falling tones, and the last syllable has a high-level tone.
Other ways to say it
- 菜单给您càidān gěi níngive you the menu (polite)
- 菜单在这里càidān zài zhèlǐthe menu is here
- 请看菜单qǐng kàn càidānplease see the menu
Examples
这是菜单，请您看一下。
zhè shì càidān, qǐng nín kàn yīxià.
Here is the menu, please take a look.
服务员，这是菜单吗？
fúwùyuán, zhè shì càidān ma?
Waiter, is this the menu?
菜单在这里，您想吃什么？
càidān zài zhèlǐ, nín xiǎng chī shénme?
The menu is here, what would you like to eat?
Pro tip: When presenting the menu, a slight bow or a polite smile can enhance the gesture and show respect to the customer.
Related phrases
您要点什么？ · What would you like to order现在可以点餐吗？ · Are you ready to order喝点什么？ · Anything to drink
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