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外卖 is in the learner vocabulary list, so learn it through clear examples and short practice.
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Pronunciation focus
Say wàimài slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
外卖是指在餐厅点餐后，由餐厅直接送到家或办公室的食品。
wàimài shì zhǐ zài cāndiàn diǎn cān hòu, yóu cāndiàn direct bēng dài jiā huò gōngsī de shípǐn.
Takeout refers to ordering food from a restaurant and having it delivered directly to your home or office.
Context note
外卖通常在快餐店、超市或网上订购时使用。
wàimài tōngcháng zài kuānkuàn diàn, shuìguì huò wǎngshàng dìzhǔ shí sònggǔ.
Takeout is commonly used in fast food restaurants, supermarkets, or online ordering.
5 examples
我点了外卖。
wǒ diǎn le wài mài。
I ordered takeout.
妈妈经常点外卖。
mā ma jīng cháng diǎn wài mài。
Mom often orders takeout.
我们去吃外卖吧。
wǒ men qù chī wài mài ba。
Let's go get some takeout.
这家餐厅提供外卖服务。
zhè jiā cān tīng tí gōng wài mài fú wù。
This restaurant offers takeout service.
外卖送到家了。
wài mài sòng dào jiā le。
The takeout has been delivered to my home.
5 mini stories
小明的妈妈经常点外卖，因为方便快捷。
xiǎo míng de mā ma jīng cháng diǎn wài mài， yīn wèi fāng biàn kuài jié。
Xiaoming's mom often orders takeout because it is convenient and quick.
小红和她的朋友一起去吃外卖。
xiǎo hóng hé tā de péng yǒu yì qǐ qù chī wài mài。
Xiaohong and her friends went to get some takeout together.
爸爸不喜欢点外卖，他喜欢自己做饭。
bà ba bù xǐ huan diǎn wài mài， tā xǐ huan zì jǐ zuò fàn。
Dad doesn't like ordering takeout; he likes cooking himself.
外卖的价格比外面的餐馆便宜。
wài mài de jià gé bǐ wài miàn de cān guǎn pián yi。
The price of takeout is cheaper than eating at a restaurant outside.
小李今天没有做饭，他点了外卖。
xiǎo lǐ jīn tiān méi yǒu zuò fàn， tā diǎn le wài mài。
Xiaoli didn't cook today; he ordered takeout.