How to Say ‘Food’ in Simplified Chinese
食物
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (shi wuh). It covers all types of food.
🇨🇳 In China: Food is a central part of Chinese culture, symbolizing wealth and health.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
食物
[shí wù]
food
General word for food. Often used in questions about preferences or categories: 你喜欢什么食物？
我喜欢清淡的食物，比如蔬菜和米饭。
I like light food, like vegetables and rice.
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