Real-Life Chinese Phrase
打包
to pack to go; takeout; pack leftovers
When to use it
Use 打包 when ordering food to go or asking a restaurant to pack unfinished food.
Tone and culture
Practical and very common. It can refer to takeout from the start or packing leftovers after eating.
Real examples
- 这个我要打包。 Zhège wǒ yào dǎbāo. I want this to go.
- 吃不完，可以打包吗？ Chī bù wán, kěyǐ dǎbāo ma? We can’t finish it. Can we pack it?
- 打包还是堂食？ Dǎbāo háishi tángshí? Takeout or dine-in?
- 麻烦帮我打包一下。 Máfan bāng wǒ dǎbāo yíxià. Could you pack this for me?
Pronunciation
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Mini dialogue
店员打包还是堂食？Takeout or dine-in?
顾客打包，谢谢。Takeout, thanks.
店员好的，稍等。Okay, one moment.
Common mistakes and close phrases
| 打包 | takeout or pack leftovers |
|---|---|
| 外卖 | delivery/takeout business; often app-based delivery |
| 带走 | take away; also natural, especially for drinks or simple orders |
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