Chinese McDonald's Vocabulary Scene
Learn essential Chinese words for ordering food at McDonald's in China.

The Real McDonald's
McDonald's is a familiar fast food chain worldwide, but ordering in Chinese can be challenging. In China, McDonald's offers local menu items alongside classics. Knowing common food and service words helps travelers order with confidence.
Chinese McDonald's Vocabulary
10 essential Chinese words you’ll use at a mcdonald's — with pinyin, English meaning, and an example sentence.
- 汉堡Hànbǎohamburger
我要一个汉堡。 · Wǒ yào yī ge hànbǎo.I'd like a hamburger, please.
- 薯条Shǔtiáofrench fries
我要一份薯条。 · Wǒ yào yī fèn shǔtiáo.Can I have some french fries?
- 可乐Kělècola
一杯可乐,谢谢。 · Yī bēi kělè, xièxie.A cola, please.
- 番茄酱Fānqiéjiàngketchup
番茄酱在哪里? · Fānqiéjiàng zài nǎlǐ?Where is the ketchup?
- 鸡块Jīkuàichicken nuggets
我要一些鸡块。 · Wǒ yào yī xiē jīkuài.I'd like some chicken nuggets.
- 餐巾纸Cānjīnzhǐnapkin
请问,餐巾纸在哪里? · Qǐngwèn, cānjīnzhǐ zài nǎlǐ?Excuse me, where are the napkins?
- 吸管Xīguǎnstraw
有吸管吗? · Yǒu xīguǎn ma?Do you have a straw?
- 托盘Tuōpántray
托盘在哪里拿? · Tuōpán zài nǎlǐ ná?Where can I get a tray?
- 菜单Càidānmenu
请给我菜单。 · Qǐng gěi wǒ càidān.Can I see the menu, please?
- 收银台Shōuyíntáicashier
收银台在哪里? · Shōuyíntái zài nǎlǐ?Where is the cashier?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What Chinese words do you need at a mcdonald's?
- This mcdonald's vocabulary list covers 10 essential Chinese words, including hamburger, french fries, cola, ketchup, chicken nuggets. Each word comes with pinyin and an example sentence so you can use it in context.
- How do you say common mcdonald's phrases in Chinese?
- Useful mcdonald's vocabulary includes 汉堡 (Hànbǎo) – hamburger; 薯条 (Shǔtiáo) – french fries; 可乐 (Kělè) – cola, and more in the full list above — each with pinyin and an example sentence.
- Is this Chinese mcdonald's vocabulary good for beginners?
- Yes. These are everyday, beginner-friendly words. In the LingoTouch app each one includes native audio and pinyin, so you can learn the pronunciation as well as the meaning.
- How can I practice these Chinese mcdonald's words?
- In LingoTouch you learn mcdonald's vocabulary by tapping real objects in the scene, then practice with listening and speaking exercises — turning this word list into words you can actually use.
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