How to Say ‘A bowl of rice’ in Simplified Chinese
一碗米饭
💬 Usage Tip: A standard serving portion of rice.
🇨🇳 In China: Rice is always served in a bowl, and often 'endless', meaning refills are available.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一
[yī]
a
Used to refer to one in number.
我买了一个苹果。
I bought an apple.
碗
[wǎn]
bowl
A deep dish or container typically used for food.
请给我一个空碗。
Please give me an empty bowl.
米饭
[mǐ fàn]
rice
White or brown grains eaten as food.
我每天吃米饭。
I eat rice every day.
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