Topic: Chinese

"I want a bowl of beef noodles."

Translation:我要一碗牛肉面。

November 18, 2017

5 Comments

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  • 39

"牛肉面" Is a set phrase, saying "牛肉面条" would be understood but would sound a bit odd.

January 11, 2018
https://www.duolingo.com/chronicallylate

    I wrote "我要一碗牛肉面条“ and it didn't accept.

    November 18, 2017
    https://www.duolingo.com/LeChatParle

      That's because "牛肉面" is the only word for beef noodles. 牛肉面条 isn't really said in Mandarin

      November 20, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/SardyP

        Is it possible to say 想要 instead of 要 in this sentence?

        April 22, 2018
        https://www.duolingo.com/KX3.
        • 31

        It is, the given translation （要） is good in this case.

        September 23, 2018
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