Chinese Food Vocabulary
Food and drink words are essential for dining and daily life in China.
Sample vocabulary
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| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Audio | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 吃 | chī | to eat | Dictionary | |
| 喝 | hē | to drink | Dictionary | |
| 饭 | fàn | meal | Dictionary | |
| 茶 | chá | tea | Dictionary | |
| 菜 | cài | vegetable | Dictionary | |
| 水 | shuǐ | water | Dictionary | |
| 米饭 | mǐfàn | rice | Dictionary | |
| 水果 | shuǐguǒ | fruit | Dictionary |
FAQ
How do you say eat in Chinese?
吃 (chī) means to eat. 吃饭 (chī fàn) means to have a meal.