What it means

Not spicy, please. Literally "don't want spicy."

When to use it

Spice levels vary wildly by region, so be specific: 微辣 (mild), 中辣 (medium), 特辣 (very spicy). 不要辣 usually means no chili at all.

Examples

zhè这dào道cài菜bú不yào要là辣。

Not spicy for this dish, please.

wǒ我bú不yào要là辣,xiè谢xie谢。

No spice for me, thanks.

yǒu有diǎn点là辣,qǐng请shǎo少fàng放là辣jiāo椒。

It's a bit spicy, please use less chili.

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