Learn Chinese: Picking a Restaurant & Dianping App
Key Vocabulary 20
Core vocabulary featured in this video
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吃饭 | eat; have a meal | HSK 1 | ||
| 今天 | today; this day | HSK 1 | ||
| 知道 | know; realize; be aware of | HSK 1 | ||
| 看到 | see; catch sight of | HSK 1 | ||
| 越南 | South Vietnam | HSK 1 | ||
| 有用 | useful; serviceable | HSK 1 | ||
| 喜欢 | happily | HSK 1 | ||
| 准备 | prepare; get ready | HSK 1 | ||
| 学到 | to keep learning as long as one lives; one is never too old to learn; live and learn | HSK 1 | ||
| 出去 | go out; get out | HSK 1 | ||
| 这里 | here | HSK 1 | ||
| 吃的 | giggle; titter; chuckle | HSK 1 | ||
| 学习 | study; learn | HSK 1 | ||
| 水平 | standard; level | HSK 2 | ||
| 公里 | kilometre (km.) | HSK 2 | ||
| 好像 | seem; be like; look like | HSK 2 | ||
| 座位 | seat; place | HSK 2 | ||
| 周末 | weekend | HSK 2 | ||
| 对话 | to talk with; to communicate with | HSK 2 | ||
| 态度 | manner; behavior; attitude | HSK 2 |
We’ve all been there: you’re starving, you’re with a group of friends, and absolutely nobody can make a decision. The agonizingly relatable struggle of "what do you want to eat?" gets a hilarious, fast-paced spotlight in the viral Chinese video skit 选餐厅 (Picking a Restaurant). It is the perfect, bite-sized resource for anyone looking to learn conversational Chinese through authentic, real-life humor rather than stiff textbook dialogues.
By diving into this popular sketch, you’ll naturally pick up practical Chinese vocabulary for dining out, learn how to express indecisiveness, and master the flow of casual Mandarin banter. If you want to boost your Chinese listening skills and learn how to navigate everyday social dilemmas with ease, 选餐厅 is your ultimate shortcut to sounding more like a native speaker.