这不是我点的
zhè bú shì wǒ diǎn de
This isn't what i ordered · trad. 這不是我點的
这不是我点的 (zhè bú shì wǒ diǎn de) is a common phrase used to politely inform staff that the item received is not what was requested or ordered. It's typically used in restaurants or when receiving a delivery.
What does 这不是我点的 (zhè bú shì wǒ diǎn de) mean?
这不是我点的 (zhè bú shì wǒ diǎn de) means “this isn't what I ordered” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “this not is I ordered.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's appropriate for speaking to service staff. You can add 不好意思 (bù hǎoyìsi, “excuse me”) at the beginning for extra politeness.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “juh BOO shrr WOH dyehn duh.” The “bu” changes to a rising tone before the falling tone “shi.”
Other ways to say it
- 我没点这个wǒ méi diǎn zhègeI didn't order this
- 我点的不是这个wǒ diǎn de bú shì zhègeWhat I ordered isn't this
- 这个不对zhège bú duìThis isn't right
Examples
服务员，这不是我点的。
fúwùyuán, zhè bú shì wǒ diǎn de.
Waiter, this isn't what I ordered.
不好意思，这不是我点的菜。
bù hǎoyìsi, zhè bú shì wǒ diǎn de cài.
Excuse me, this isn't the dish I ordered.
我点的咖啡还没来，这个不是我点的。
wǒ diǎn de kāfēi hái méi lái, zhège bú shì wǒ diǎn de.
My coffee hasn't arrived yet, and this isn't what I ordered.
Pro tip: When using this phrase, maintain a calm and polite tone to ensure a smooth resolution with service staff.
Related phrases
请给我一杯水 · A glass of water, please我们的菜还没来 · Our food hasn't come yet再来一份 · One more serving, please
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