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-====== wàimài: 外卖 - Takeout, Food Delivery ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** waimai, wàimài, 外卖, Chinese food delivery, order food in Chinese, takeout in Chinese, Meituan, Ele.me, what is waimai, how to say delivery in Chinese, 外卖小哥, dǎbāo +
-  * **Summary:** Learn about **wàimài (外卖)**, the Chinese word for food delivery and takeout. In modern China, wàimài is more than just ordering a pizza; it's a massive, app-driven cultural phenomenon central to daily urban life. This guide covers its meaning, cultural significance, and how to use it in conversation, including the crucial difference between **wàimài** (delivery) and **dǎbāo** (takeaway). +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** wàimài +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun, Verb +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** Food ordered from a restaurant to be delivered to a specific location; takeout/food delivery. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** "Wàimài" is the concept of getting restaurant food brought directly to you. In China, this isn't a niche service but a fundamental part of daily life for millions, facilitated by super-apps like Meituan (美团) and Ele.me (饿了么). It represents ultimate convenience, endless choice, and a fast-paced, digital lifestyle. When you think of `wàimài`, picture a city full of delivery drivers on scooters, rushing to bring everything from hot noodles to afternoon tea to homes and offices. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **外 (wài):** Outside, outer, external. Imagine a person standing outside a door. +
-  * **卖 (mài):** To sell. The character originally depicted a person selling something they brought from far away. +
-  * Together, **外卖 (wàimài)** literally means "to sell outside" or "external selling." This perfectly captures the idea of a restaurant selling its food to customers who are not physically inside the establishment. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * **The Wàimài Economy:** `Wàimài` is not just a word; it's an entire ecosystem that has revolutionized urban living in China. The convenience and low cost have fundamentally changed how people, especially young professionals and students, plan their meals. The sight of the `外卖小哥 (wàimài xiǎo gē)`, or delivery driver, weaving through traffic on an electric scooter is a defining image of modern Chinese cities. +
-  * **Comparison to Western "Food Delivery":** While the West has services like Uber Eats and DoorDash, `wàimài` in China is on a different scale of integration and ubiquity. The delivery fees are often significantly lower, the speed is generally faster, and the range of available options is staggering—from a single cup of bubble tea to a full hot pot set. It's less of a weekly treat and more of a daily utility, deeply woven into the fabric of work culture (e.g., ordering lunch to the office) and home life. This shift is driven by factors like high-density urban living, long work hours (the "996 culture"), and the universal adoption of mobile payments. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **As a Noun:** `Wàimài` refers to the delivered food itself. +
-    * `e.g., 我的外卖到了。(Wǒ de wàimài dào le.)` - "My delivery has arrived." +
-  * **As a Verb (with helpers):** You don't "do" wàimài, you "order" it. The most common verbs are `点 (diǎn)` or `叫 (jiào)`. +
-    * `e.g., 我们点外卖吧。(Wǒmen diǎn wàimài ba.)` - "Let's order delivery." +
-  * **Common Scenarios:** +
-    * **Office Lunch:** It's extremely common for entire office teams to order `wàimài` for lunch together. +
-    * **Late-Night Cravings:** Feeling hungry at 11 PM? `Wàimài` is the solution. +
-    * **Social Gatherings:** Instead of cooking for friends, many young people will simply order a variety of `wàimài` dishes to share. +
-  * **Connotation:** The connotation is overwhelmingly neutral-to-positive, associated with convenience, modernity, and choice. However, someone who eats `wàimài` for every single meal might be seen as a bit lazy or unhealthy. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 今晚我不想做饭，我们点**外卖**吧。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jīnwǎn wǒ bùxiǎng zuòfàn, wǒmen diǎn **wàimài** ba. +
-    * English: I don't want to cook tonight, let's order delivery. +
-    * Analysis: A classic and extremely common use case. `点 (diǎn)` is the standard verb for ordering food, including `wàimài`. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 你的**外卖**到了，在楼下。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ de **wàimài** dào le, zài lóuxià. +
-    * English: Your food delivery has arrived, it's downstairs. +
-    * Analysis: Here, `wàimài` is a noun referring to the delivered meal itself. This is a typical message you might receive from a receptionist or roommate. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 你想吃什么**外卖**？我来点。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme **wàimài**? Wǒ lái diǎn. +
-    * English: What kind of takeout do you want to eat? I'll order. +
-    * Analysis: Shows how to ask for someone's preference. `我来点 (Wǒ lái diǎn)` is a common and natural way to say "I'll do the ordering." +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 这个**外卖**怎么还没到？我都快饿死了！ +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège **wàimài** zěnme hái méi dào? Wǒ dōu kuài è sǐ le! +
-    * English: Why hasn't this delivery arrived yet? I'm starving! +
-    * Analysis: A common complaint. The phrase `快 + [adj] + 死了 (kuài...sǐ le)` is a very common exaggeration meaning "so [adj] I could die." +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * **外卖**小哥工作很辛苦，日晒雨淋的。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Wàimài** xiǎo gē gōngzuò hěn xīnkǔ, rì shài yǔ lín de. +
-    * English: The food delivery guys work very hard, exposed to the sun and rain. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence refers to the delivery person, `外卖小哥 (wàimài xiǎo gē)`, and shows empathy for their tough job. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 这家餐厅的**外卖**包装得很好，一点儿都没洒。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiā cāntīng de **wàimài** bāozhuāng de hěn hǎo, yīdiǎnr dōu méi sǎ. +
-    * English: This restaurant's takeout is packaged very well; nothing spilled at all. +
-    * Analysis: Highlights the noun usage of `wàimài` to refer to the entire product/service from a specific restaurant. `包装 (bāozhuāng)` means "packaging." +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 这里的**外卖**配送费太贵了。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhèlǐ de **wàimài** pèisòngfèi tài guì le. +
-    * English: The food delivery fee here is too expensive. +
-    * Analysis: Introduces the related term `配送费 (pèisòngfèi)`, or delivery fee, a key component of the `wàimài` experience. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 我今天午饭就是叫的**外卖**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ jīntiān wǔfàn jiùshì jiào de **wàimài**. +
-    * English: I just ordered delivery for lunch today. +
-    * Analysis: Uses the verb `叫 (jiào)`, which is interchangeable with `点 (diǎn)` in this context. `叫的 (jiào de)` is a common colloquial structure. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 虽然**外卖**很方便，但还是自己做的饭更健康。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suīrán **wàimài** hěn fāngbiàn, dànshì háishì zìjǐ zuò de fàn gèng jiànkāng. +
-    * English: Although delivery is very convenient, home-cooked meals are still healthier. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence provides a balanced perspective, acknowledging the convenience of `wàimài` while praising the benefits of cooking. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 你可以用美团App点**外卖**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ kěyǐ yòng Měituán App diǎn **wàimài**. +
-    * English: You can use the Meituan app to order food delivery. +
-    * Analysis: A practical instruction, mentioning one of the major `wàimài` platforms, `美团 (Měituán)`. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **`外卖 (wàimài)` vs. `打包 (dǎbāo)`: The Most Common Mistake!** +
-    * This is a crucial distinction for learners. +
-    * **`外卖 (wàimài)`** is **DELIVERY**. You are at home or the office, and you order food to be brought to you. You never went to the restaurant. +
-    * **`打包 (dǎbāo)`** is **TAKEAWAY/TO-GO**. You are physically at the restaurant. You either order food to take away, or you ask for the leftovers from your meal to be packed up. `打包` literally means "to pack a bag." +
-  * **Incorrect Usage Example:** +
-    * //(At a restaurant after a big meal)// +
-    * **Incorrect:** 服务员，我们可以**外卖**吗？ (Fúwùyuán, wǒmen kěyǐ wàimài ma?) +
-    * **Why it's wrong:** This sounds like you're asking the waiter if you can provide a delivery service. +
-    * **Correct:** 服务员，这个可以**打包**吗？ (Fúwùyuán, zhège kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?) - "Waiter, can we get this to go?" +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[打包]] (dǎbāo) - To pack food to-go; takeaway. The crucial counterpart to `wàimài`. +
-  * [[点餐]] (diǎncān) - To order a meal. A more general term that can be used in a restaurant or for ordering delivery. +
-  * [[外卖小哥]] (wàimài xiǎo gē) - The ubiquitous term for a male food delivery driver (literally "takeout little brother"). +
-  * [[骑手]] (qíshǒu) - "Rider." A more formal or neutral term for a delivery driver (for food or parcels). +
-  * [[美团]] (Měituán) - One of the two dominant "super-apps" in China for `wàimài` and other local services. +
-  * [[饿了么]] (Èle me) - The other major `wàimài` platform, owned by Alibaba. The name cleverly means "Are you hungry?" +
-  * [[配送费]] (pèisòngfèi) - The delivery fee. +
-  * [[快递]] (kuàidì) - Express delivery service for parcels and documents (like FedEx/UPS), not typically used for hot food. Helps distinguish general delivery from food delivery.+