Eating habits in Chinese 饮食习惯
yǐnshí xíguàn
How do you like to eat? 15 essential eating habits words in Mandarin Chinese, with pinyin and English. Open it in the app to hear each word, tick off the ones you know and turn them into flashcards.
| Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 饮食 | yǐn shí | diet; food and drink |
| 三餐 | sān cān | three meals a day |
| 挑食 | tiāo shí | to be a picky eater |
| 吃素 | chī sù | to be vegetarian |
| 忌口 | jì kǒu | foods you avoid |
| 过敏 | guò mǐn | allergic |
| 减肥 | jiǎn féi | to lose weight |
| 节食 | jié shí | to diet |
| 宵夜 | xiāo yè | late-night snack |
| 吃撑了 | chī chēng le | stuffed (ate too much) |
| 清淡 | qīng dàn | light (not oily or spicy) |
| 口味重 | kǒu wèi zhòng | strong flavours |
| 自己做饭 | zì jǐ zuò fàn | to cook for yourself |
| 叫外卖 | jiào wài mài | to order a takeaway |
| 不吃猪肉 | bù chī zhū ròu | to not eat pork |
Example sentences
- 健康的饮食很重要。A healthy diet is important.
- 一日三餐要按时吃。Eat your three meals at regular times.
- 这个孩子很挑食。This child is a fussy eater.
- 我吃素，不吃肉。I'm vegetarian, I don't eat meat.
- 你有什么忌口吗？Is there anything you don't eat?
- 我对花生过敏。I'm allergic to peanuts.
- 我在减肥，不吃晚饭。I'm on a diet, I'm skipping dinner.
- 节食对身体不好。Crash dieting is bad for you.
- 我们去吃宵夜吧！Let's go for a late-night snack!
- 我吃撑了，走不动了。I'm stuffed, I can't move.
- 我想吃点儿清淡的。I fancy something light.
- 他口味很重，爱吃咸的。He likes strong flavours, especially salty food.
- 自己做饭更健康。Cooking for yourself is healthier.
- 太累了，叫外卖吧。I'm too tired, let's order a takeaway.
- 我不吃猪肉。I don't eat pork.
Practise speaking
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