Pronunciation

Chinese Pronunciation and Ordering Phrases

Pronunciation support is useful when it helps communication. It should support menu literacy rather than dominate the page.

How pronunciation works on this site

Chinese terms across the site include small speaker buttons when browser text-to-speech is available. Controls appear in the sidebar on desktop and lower on the page on mobile.

Useful phrase guides

Practical warning

A spoken phrase can help, but it cannot verify sauce labels, kitchen practice, shared fryers, or cross-contact. Use phrases to begin the conversation, not to replace it.