Chinese Food Vocabulary

Food and drink words are essential for dining and daily life in China.

Sample vocabulary

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CharacterPinyinMeaningAudioLink
chīto eatDictionary
to drinkDictionary
fànmealDictionary
cháteaDictionary
càivegetableDictionary
shuǐwaterDictionary
米饭mǐfànriceDictionary
水果shuǐguǒfruitDictionary

FAQ

  • How do you say eat in Chinese?

    吃 (chī) means to eat. 吃饭 (chī fàn) means to have a meal.

Practice food words