来一个这个
lái yí ge zhège
One of these, please · trad. 來一個這個
来一个这个 (lái yí ge zhè ge) is a common and polite way to order something in a restaurant. It literally means "bring one of these" and is used when pointing at a menu item or a dish you see.
What does 来一个这个 (lái yí ge zhège) mean?
来一个这个 (lái yí ge zhège) means “one of these, please” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “bring one of these.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. When you know the item's name, you can say 来一个 [item name]. To order multiple items, replace 一 (yī) with the desired number.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “lie EE-guh JEH-guh.” The 'yí' is a rising tone, and 'zhè' is a falling tone, with both 'ge's said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 来一个 [菜名]lái yí ge càimíngone [dish name], please
- 来两个这个lái liǎng ge zhègetwo of these, please
- 我要这个wǒ yào zhègeI want this one
Examples
服务员，来一个这个！
fúwùyuán, lái yí ge zhège!
Waiter, one of these, please!
好的，来一个这个，再来一杯茶。
hǎode, lái yí ge zhège, zài lái yì bēi chá.
Okay, one of these, and another cup of tea.
请给我来一个这个。
qǐng gěi wǒ lái yí ge zhège.
Please bring me one of these.
Pro tip: The character 来 (lái) here means "bring" or "serve," not "come." It's a common way to request items in a service setting.
Related phrases
有英文菜单吗？ · Do you have an english menu你们有什么推荐的？ · What do you recommend再来一个 · One more, please
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