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ID: 0162 Intermediate
While most “laowai” that live here might have trouble explaining the directions to the sidewalk vendors, you can bet they know the entire selection by heart. From morning buns to early morning kebabs (and other parts of a lamb should you ever brave Longfusi Lu in Beijing), a knowledge of a portable kitchen menu is a must. In this podcast, learn some of the names of these tasty treats in Mandarin Chinese, as well as get an introduction to the art of street-side dining.
Mon Jun 19 2006 | Jenny, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
路边 lùbiān roadside
小吃 xiǎochī snack
早饭 zǎofàn breakfast
换 huàn to change
上海的路边小吃真多。又便宜又好吃。我每天早饭都在路边买。
Shànghǎi de lùbiān xiǎochī zhēn duō 。yòu piányi yòu hǎochī 。wǒ měitiān zǎofàn dōu zài lùbiān mǎi 。
There are so many kinds of street food in Shanghai. They’re both cheap and tasty. I buy my breakfast on the street every day.
是啊。我也喜欢路边摊。 你早饭常买什么？
shì a 。wǒ yě xǐhuan lùbiāntān 。 nǐ zǎofàn cháng mǎi shénme ？
That’s the truth. I like street food stalls too. What do you usually buy for breakfast?
我经常换花样。有的时候吃包子，有时吃大饼油条。你喜欢吃什么？
wǒ jīngcháng huàn huāyàng 。yǒudeshíhou chī bāozi ，yǒushí chī dàbǐng yóutiáo 。nǐ xǐhuan chī shénme ？
I often change and try different things. Sometimes I eat steamed buns, sometimes I eat Chinese flat cake with deep fried dough stick. What do you like to eat?
我喜欢在路边买夜宵。我最爱吃麻辣烫。羊肉串也很好吃。
wǒ xǐhuan zài lùbiān mǎi yèxiāo 。wǒ zuì ài chī mālàtàng 。yángròuchuàn yě hěn hǎochī 。
I like buying late night snacks on the street. My favorite is hot and spicy soup. Lamb kebabs are great too.
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