I need just the phrase "Excuse me, I do not eat..." and the 6 words below

Chinese translation: 对不起, 我不吃

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English term or phrase:I need just the phrase
Chinese translation:对不起, 我不吃
Entered by: Chinoise

13:03 Jul 2, 2002
English to Chinese translations [Non-PRO]
Food & Drink / food
English term or phrase: I need just the phrase "Excuse me, I do not eat..." and the 6 words below
I need just the phrase "Excuse me,I do not eat..."
and the following 6 words

1. Meat
2. Pork
3. Poultry
4. Fish
5. Dairy
6. Eggs

The context is as a couple both with different dietary preferences (vegetarian/vegan) ordering at a restaurant :)

Thank you so very much for your help :)
David Ginsburg
对不起, 我不吃
Explanation:
This means "Excuse me, I don't eat..."

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Note added at 2002-07-02 13:19:57 (GMT)
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The pinyin for\"对不起, 我不吃... \" is dui4bu4qi3,wo3bu4chi1.

For the translation of the other six items, please see below:
1.Meat: 肉(rou4),肉类(rou4lei4)
2.Pork: 猪肉(zhu1rou4)
3.Poultry:家禽(jia1qin2)
4.fish: 鱼(yu2),鱼类(yu2lei4)
5.Dairy: 牛奶(制品)niu2nai3(zhi4pin3),乳(制品)ru3(zhi4pin3)
6.Eggs: 鸡蛋(ji1dan4),蛋类(dan4lei4)

Good Luck!

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Note added at 2002-07-02 13:26:31 (GMT)
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In Chinese, \"对不起\"(dui4bu4qi3) and \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4) are equal in meaning. The former one is colloquial, whereas the latter one is formal.

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Note added at 2002-07-02 14:45:25 (GMT)
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Since this expression is expected to be used in a restaurant by a couple, I would suggest that you use \"对不起(\"(dui4bu4qi3)\" or \"劳驾\"(lao2jia4),both of which inply the meaning of \"asking sb.to do a favor\". The second choice might be \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4).

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Note added at 2002-07-02 14:47:36 (GMT)
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Since this expression is expected to be used in a restaurant by a couple, I would suggest that you use \"对不起(\"(dui4bu4qi3)\" or \"劳驾\"(lao2jia4),both of which inply the meaning of \"asking sb.to do a favor\". The second choice might be \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4).

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Note added at 2002-07-02 15:20:15 (GMT)
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Although it also implies \"asking for a favor\", \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4) seems to suggest more of \"feeling guilty upon doing something wrong\".(my humble opinion)

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Note added at 2002-07-04 12:16:45 (GMT) Post-grading
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You are welcome!
Selected response from:

Chinoise
Local time: 12:53
Grading comment
Thank you so much BBW for the detailed translation :)
You've been so helpful!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6对不起, 我不吃
Chinoise
5 +3抱歉,我不吃...
Golden View
5 +1对不起,我不吃肉/猪肉/鸡肉/鱼/乳制品/蛋
ChineseTran (X)
5癸ぃ癬,иぃ... 1.ψ摸 2.睫ψ 3.產竀 4.辰 5.イ摸珇 6.矹
pong1984
4抱歉,我不吃
Summit


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
对不起, 我不吃


Explanation:
This means "Excuse me, I don't eat..."

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Note added at 2002-07-02 13:19:57 (GMT)
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The pinyin for\"对不起, 我不吃... \" is dui4bu4qi3,wo3bu4chi1.

For the translation of the other six items, please see below:
1.Meat: 肉(rou4),肉类(rou4lei4)
2.Pork: 猪肉(zhu1rou4)
3.Poultry:家禽(jia1qin2)
4.fish: 鱼(yu2),鱼类(yu2lei4)
5.Dairy: 牛奶(制品)niu2nai3(zhi4pin3),乳(制品)ru3(zhi4pin3)
6.Eggs: 鸡蛋(ji1dan4),蛋类(dan4lei4)

Good Luck!

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Note added at 2002-07-02 13:26:31 (GMT)
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In Chinese, \"对不起\"(dui4bu4qi3) and \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4) are equal in meaning. The former one is colloquial, whereas the latter one is formal.

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Note added at 2002-07-02 14:45:25 (GMT)
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Since this expression is expected to be used in a restaurant by a couple, I would suggest that you use \"对不起(\"(dui4bu4qi3)\" or \"劳驾\"(lao2jia4),both of which inply the meaning of \"asking sb.to do a favor\". The second choice might be \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4).

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Note added at 2002-07-02 14:47:36 (GMT)
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Since this expression is expected to be used in a restaurant by a couple, I would suggest that you use \"对不起(\"(dui4bu4qi3)\" or \"劳驾\"(lao2jia4),both of which inply the meaning of \"asking sb.to do a favor\". The second choice might be \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4).

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Note added at 2002-07-02 15:20:15 (GMT)
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Although it also implies \"asking for a favor\", \"抱歉\"(bao4qian4) seems to suggest more of \"feeling guilty upon doing something wrong\".(my humble opinion)

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Note added at 2002-07-04 12:16:45 (GMT) Post-grading
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You are welcome!

Chinoise
Local time: 12:53
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Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
Thank you so much BBW for the detailed translation :)
You've been so helpful!

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抱歉,我不吃...


Explanation:
An alternative translation as above. Below is translation of 6 words.
1. 肉
2. 猪肉
3. 家禽
4. 鱼
5. 奶制品
6. 鸡蛋


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Local time: 23:53
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese, Native in EnglishEnglish

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对不起,我不吃肉/猪肉/鸡肉/鱼/乳制品/蛋


Explanation:
"Excuse me,I do not eat..."
对不起,我不吃

1. Meat 肉
2. Pork 猪肉
3. Poultry 鸡肉
4. Fish 鱼
5. Dairy 乳制品
6. Eggs 蛋


ChineseTran (X)
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese

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抱歉,我不吃


Explanation:
1.肉 (任何的肉类,牛,羊..)
2.猪肉
3.鸡肉 (或许包括鸭,火鸡..禽类)
in US, usually means chicken
4.鱼
5.乳制品
6.蛋类

This folk must be a Buhdist, (joke)

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癸ぃ癬,иぃ... 1.ψ摸 2.睫ψ 3.產竀 4.辰 5.イ摸珇 6.矹


Explanation:
That is a usual phrase universially used in China

pong1984
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Local time: 23:53
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