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order a soup

In Chinese, the phrase '点一碗汤' is used when you want to request a bowl of soup in a restaurant or during a meal. The word '点' means 'to order' or 'to point out,' while '一碗' refers to 'one bowl,' and '汤' means 'soup.' This phrase is common and polite when placing an order.