饮食Food and drink — Chinese vocabulary
早餐 breakfast, 盐 salt, 月饼 mooncake, and 107 more words across 89 lessons — each with pinyin above every character, a meaning in English and in Chinese, and one example sentence.
HSK 223 words · the whole HSK 2 list
| 饱 | full, well-fed 吃了足够的食物,不再觉得饿 孩子们吃到饱才去上学。The children only go to school after eating until they feel full. Lesson 2 · 温情相伴与日夕起居 |
| 菜单 | menu 写着可以点的菜名的单子 聚餐时大家翻阅菜单。At the group meal, everyone looked over the menu. Lesson 7 · 谨言慎行与辨微格物 |
| 蛋 | egg(s), a food item laid by birds 鸡或其他禽类产下、可以吃的食物 妈妈煮了两个鸡蛋当早餐。Mum boiled two eggs for breakfast. Lesson 16 · 广阔天地与日常见闻 |
| 饭馆 | restaurant, diner 专门供人吃饭的店铺 周末我们去了一家新开的饭馆。On the weekend, we went to a restaurant that just opened. Lesson 21 · 繁弦急管与民生日用 |
| 方便面 | instant noodles 用开水冲泡就能快速吃到的面条 深夜他煮了一碗方便面。Late at night, he cooked a bowl of instant noodles. Lesson 22 · 繁弦急管与民生日用 |
| 鸡 | chicken, rooster 会打鸣、常在院子里养的家禽 院子里的公鸡每天清晨打鸣。The rooster in the yard crows every morning. Lesson 34 · 寰宇交流与民生安和 |
| 饺子 | dumpling, potsticker 用面皮包着馅料做成的传统食物 桌子上摆着刚出锅的饺子。On the table sit freshly cooked dumplings. Lesson 37 · 鸿儒硕学与市井生计 |
| 酒 | alcohol, wine 一种能让人喝醉的饮料 大家举杯,一起喝酒庆祝。Everyone raises their glasses to celebrate with wine. Lesson 41 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 |
| 快餐 | fast food 做得快、吃得也快的简单食物 他中午随便吃了份快餐。He casually had some fast food for lunch. Lesson 45 · 研精竭虑与博闻多能 |
| 筷子 | chopsticks 吃饭时用来夹菜的两根细棍 他挥动竹筷子补充体力。He waved his bamboo chopsticks to refuel. Lesson 46 · 研精竭虑与博闻多能 |
| 请客 | to treat, host a meal 请别人吃饭,自己付钱 他考取功名后欣然请客。After passing the exam, he happily treated everyone. Lesson 60 · 浮瓜沉李与岁序更迭 |
| 食物 | food 指供人食用的东西 大家都珍惜这份食物。Everyone treasures this food. Lesson 66 · 尺璧寸阴与笃志力行 |
| 外卖 | takeout 指从餐馆买回家吃的饭菜 他细细品尝了风味外卖。He savored the flavorful takeout. Lesson 76 · 霁月光风与民康物阜 |
| 晚餐 | dinner 指晚上吃的正餐 一家人享用丰盛晚餐。The family enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. Lesson 77 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 |
| 碗 | bowl 指盛饭菜用的圆形器皿 他双手端着一碗热汤。He held a bowl of hot soup with both hands. Lesson 77 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 |
| 味道 | flavor, taste 指食物吃起来的感觉 他品尝佳肴诱人味道。He savored the tempting flavor of the dish. Lesson 78 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 |
| 午餐 | lunch 指中午吃的正餐 他按时享用营养午餐。He has a nutritious lunch on time. Lesson 79 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 |
| 西餐 | Western food 指西方国家的饮食 他品尝可口的西餐风味。He tasted the delicious flavor of Western food. Lesson 80 · 怀瑾握瑜与笃行致远 |
| 油 | oil 从植物或动物中提炼出的液体 厨房里备好了做菜用的油。The kitchen has oil ready for cooking. Lesson 93 · 厚积薄发与大象无形 |
| 鱼 | fish 一种生活在水里的动物 溪水清澈,能看见小鱼游动。The stream is so clear you can see small fish swimming. Lesson 94 · 厚积薄发与大象无形 |
| 早餐 | breakfast 一天当中最早吃的一顿饭 战士们吃过营养早餐才出发。The soldiers set out only after eating a nutritious breakfast. Lesson 97 · 返璞归真与立己达人 |
| 中餐 | Chinese food, Chinese meal 指用中国传统方式烹调的饭菜 食堂备好了丰盛的中餐。The canteen prepared a lavish Chinese meal. Lesson 100 · 返璞归真与立己达人 |
| 做饭 | to cook, prepare a meal 指在厨房里准备家人要吃的饭菜 回家后他主动帮妈妈做饭。After coming home, he offered to help his mom cook. Lesson 106 · 登峰造极与圆满归根 |
HSK 318 words · the whole HSK 3 list
| 美食 | delicious cuisine 味道特别好、值得慢慢品尝的食物 这家餐厅的美食让全家人都赞不绝口。Everyone in the family praises the restaurant's delicious cuisine. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 食品 | packaged food 工厂做出来卖的、可以吃的东西 超市新开了一个专卖健康食品的柜台。The supermarket opened a counter specialising in healthy packaged food. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 糖 | sugar 尝起来很甜、可以加进饮料或直接吃的东西 妹妹总喜欢在牛奶里多放一勺糖。My sister always likes to add an extra spoonful of sugar to her milk. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 果汁 | fruit juice 把水果压出来的汁液,可以喝 弟弟每天早上都要喝一杯新鲜果汁。Every morning my brother drinks a glass of fresh fruit juice. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 红茶 | black tea 经过发酵、茶汤颜色偏红的一种茶 爷爷每天下午都要泡一壶浓浓的红茶。Every afternoon Grandpa brews a pot of strong black tea. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 绿茶 | green tea 没有经过发酵、茶汤颜色偏绿的一种茶 医生建议爷爷平时多喝清淡的绿茶。The doctor suggested Grandpa drink more mild green tea regularly. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 奶茶 | milk tea 把茶和牛奶一起煮或调配出来的饮料 妹妹在杯子里慢慢调出一杯香浓奶茶。My sister slowly stirs together a cup of rich, fragrant milk tea. Lesson 119 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 服务员 | a restaurant server 在餐厅或商店里为客人服务的人 服务员微笑着把菜单递给顾客。the waiter smiled and handed the menu to the customer. Lesson 120 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 苹果 | crisp apples 一种红色或青色、爽脆多汁的水果 妈妈在市场买了一整袋新鲜苹果。Mum bought a whole bag of fresh apples at the market. Lesson 120 · 居家生活与美味日常 |
| 营养 | nutrition from food 食物里能让身体强壮的成分 多吃蔬菜水果能补充身体营养。Eating plenty of vegetables and fruit supplies the body with good nutrition. Lesson 137 · 医疗健康与身心关怀 |
| 红酒 | red wine 用葡萄酿成的红色酒 长辈举起红酒向大家敬酒。The elders raised their glasses of red wine for a toast. Lesson 181 · 节日民俗与礼尚往来 |
| 啤酒 | beer 带泡沫、酒精度不高的黄色酒 几位青年开怀畅饮啤酒庆祝。Several young men celebrated by drinking beer heartily. Lesson 181 · 节日民俗与礼尚往来 |
| 顿 | a meal (measure word) 用来计算吃饭次数的量词 大家开心地享用这顿年夜饭。Everyone happily enjoyed this reunion meal. Lesson 181 · 节日民俗与礼尚往来 |
| 可乐 | cola 一种带气泡的甜味黑色饮料 孩子们欢喜地喝着冰镇可乐。The children happily sipped their chilled cola. Lesson 181 · 节日民俗与礼尚往来 |
| 咖啡 | coffee 一种深棕色、提神的饮品 服务员为客人端来香浓咖啡。The waiter brought the guests a cup of fragrant coffee. Lesson 195 · 商业贸易与金融投资 |
| 汤 | soup, broth 用水久煮而成,热热的可以喝下去 妈妈煮了一锅热气腾腾的鸡汤。Mum simmered a whole pot of steaming chicken soup. Lesson 224 · 居所闲暇与日常生活 |
| 甜 | sweet-tasting 吃起来像糖一样的味道 这颗草莓吃起来又香又甜。This strawberry tastes fragrant and wonderfully sweet. Lesson 224 · 居所闲暇与日常生活 |
| 香蕉 | banana 一种弯弯的黄色水果,剥皮就能吃 弟弟一口气吃掉了两根香蕉。My little brother wolfed down two ripe bananas in one go. Lesson 224 · 居所闲暇与日常生活 |
HSK 425 words · the whole HSK 4 list
| 茶叶 | tea leaves 晒干后用来泡茶喝的植物叶子 茶商精心挑选优质的茶叶。The tea merchant carefully selected the finest tea leaves. Lesson 254 · 经世致用与格物致知 |
| 冰箱 | a refrigerator 用来冷藏食物、让食物保鲜的电器 妈妈把切好的肉片存入冰箱。Mum put the sliced meat away in the fridge. Lesson 254 · 经世致用与格物致知 |
| 淡 | light-flavoured 味道不浓,或颜色不深 大家品着清爽的淡茶交流心得。Everyone sipped light tea while sharing their thoughts. Lesson 267 · 攀峰涉远与地舆探胜 |
| 豆腐 | tofu 用黄豆磨浆做成的白色食品 他做出的热豆腐风味独特。The hot tofu he makes has a unique flavour. Lesson 271 · 邻里温情与冬景市声 |
| 海鲜 | fresh oceanic seafood 海里捕捞上来可以吃的鱼虾等食物 渔庄烹制了一桌鲜美海鲜。This restaurant cooked up a table of delicious seafood. Lesson 286 · 海洋生态与四海远航 |
| 瓜 | a luscious vine-ripened melon 藤上结的圆圆的甜味水果 大家一起品尝大棚蜜瓜。Everyone tasted the greenhouse honey melon together. Lesson 288 · 海洋生态与四海远航 |
| 黄瓜 | crisp garden cucumbers 一种长长的绿色蔬菜 厨房送来了新鲜的黄瓜。The kitchen received fresh cucumbers. Lesson 293 · 金石之策与盛典机遇 |
| 开水 | boiled water 烧开了可以喝的水 晚间大家烧开水沏了一壶热茶。In the evening everyone made boiled water for a pot of hot tea. Lesson 303 · 镜里乾坤与天地广厦 |
| 辣 | spicy 吃起来火热、刺激舌头的味道 这道小吃又香又辣,非常好吃。This snack is fragrant and spicy, and very tasty. Lesson 309 · 故土炊烟与烟火长卷 |
| 粮食 | grain, food staples 人们每天要吃的粮和米这类主食 仓库里存着充足的粮食。The warehouse kept a good supply of grain. Lesson 313 · 铁龙驰骋与青史典章 |
| 盘子 | a plate 盛放食物的圆形器皿 案上摆着几只精致盘子。A few delicate plates sat on the table. Lesson 321 · 霓裳艺韵与杏林深衷 |
| 汽水 | soda, a fizzy drink 带气泡的甜味饮料 小胖子递上一瓶冰凉汽水。The chubby boy handed over a chilled bottle of soda. Lesson 322 · 宏图展卷与韶华筑基 |
| 巧克力 | chocolate 一种香甜的可可制成的食品 司机吃块巧克力补充体力。The driver ate a piece of chocolate to regain his strength. Lesson 323 · 宏图展卷与韶华筑基 |
| 烧 | to cook, to burn 用火把东西加热或做熟 社工烧好热饭送到老人家里。The social worker will cook a hot meal and deliver it to the elderly. Lesson 333 · 文华流韵与笃行善道 |
| 食堂 | a canteen 学校或单位里大家一起吃饭的地方 考完试后大家一起去食堂用餐。After the exam everyone went to the canteen to eat. Lesson 334 · 杏坛弦歌与市井温情 |
| 酸奶 | yogurt 用牛奶发酵做成、味道微酸的食品 冷柜特价供应新鲜的酸奶。The fridge offers fresh yogurt at a special price. Lesson 339 · 登台论道与绿意怡然 |
| 酸 | sour 像醋一样的味道 山楂尝起来稍带一点酸味。The hawthorn berry tasted a little sour. Lesson 341 · 登台论道与绿意怡然 |
| 套餐 | a set meal 几样食物搭配好、一起卖的一份餐 餐厅推出了特惠减脂套餐。The restaurant launched a discounted low-fat set meal. Lesson 344 · 资政明辨与赤子勇毅 |
| 吸管 | a drinking straw 喝饮料时用来吸的细管子 她用吸管品尝香甜的热饮。She used a straw to sip the sweet hot drink. Lesson 352 · 研精致思与盛夏清波 |
| 味儿 | a smell, a flavor 食物散发出来的香气或滋味 厨房飘出地道饭菜的味儿。The kitchen drifted with a savory smell of home cooking. Lesson 353 · 研精致思与盛夏清波 |
| 小吃 | a snack, street food 街边或市场卖的风味小食品 席间大家品尝特色小吃。During the meal everyone sampled local snacks. Lesson 355 · 拓界求新与丰物华章 |
| 鲜 | fresh, delicious (flavor) 形容食物味道特别可口 农家端出一碗极鲜的蘑菇汤。The farmhouse served a bowl of irresistibly fresh mushroom soup. Lesson 356 · 拓界求新与丰物华章 |
| 西瓜 | watermelon 夏天常吃的圆形多汁水果 午休时队员切开冰镇西瓜。At the midday break the team cut open iced watermelon. Lesson 360 · 研精励志与健步逐风 |
| 盐 | salt 做饭时用来调味的白色晶体 他平时清淡饮食少吃盐。He ate light meals and went easy on salt. Lesson 365 · 研精钩深与济世修身 |
| 咸 | surname Xian; salty 较少见的姓氏之一 德高望重的咸老先生乔迁新居。The venerable old gentleman surnamed Xian moved into his new home. Lesson 380 · 齐家治政与精工物阜 |
HSK 526 words · the whole HSK 5 list
| 饼 | flatbread, cake (round flat food) 用面粉烙烤成的扁平圆形食物 奶奶烙的葱油饼香气扑鼻。Grandma's pan-fried scallion flatbread smelled wonderful. Lesson 391 · 辨微知著与兼修博览 |
| 饼干 | cookie, cracker, biscuit 用面粉烤制成的又香又脆的小食品 孩子们围坐在一起分享香脆的饼干。The children sat together sharing crunchy cookies. Lesson 392 · 辨微知著与兼修博览 |
| 餐馆 | restaurant, eatery 供应饭菜、供顾客用餐的营业场所 巷子深处藏着一家老字号餐馆。Tucked deep in the alley was an old-brand restaurant. Lesson 396 · 审时度势与明辨是非 |
| 餐厅 | dining hall, restaurant (more formal or larger) 供人集体用餐的宽敞场所 公司新餐厅可容纳数百名员工。The company's new dining hall can seat several hundred staff. Lesson 396 · 审时度势与明辨是非 |
| 餐饮 | catering, food and beverage (industry) 泛指提供饮食服务的行业 这条老街的餐饮生意格外红火。The catering business on this old street is booming. Lesson 396 · 审时度势与明辨是非 |
| 叉子 | fork (utensil) 一种带有尖齿、用来夹取食物的餐具 桌上摆着擦得锃亮的不锈钢叉子。The table held a shiny stainless-steel fork. Lesson 397 · 审时度势与明辨是非 |
| 尝 | to taste 用嘴辨别食物的味道 厂长亲切邀请大家尝一口新点心。The factory head warmly invited everyone to taste a bite of the new pastry. Lesson 399 · 开拓革新与百业昌盛 |
| 厨房 | kitchen 家中或饭馆里专门用来做饭的房间 厨房里热气腾腾满是温情。Steam filled the kitchen, warm with love. Lesson 403 · 明德修身与笃行致远 |
| 打包 | to pack up leftovers, box up 指把剩余食物或物品包装起来带走 聚餐吃不完,大家主动打包剩菜。Unable to finish the meal, everyone packed up the leftovers. Lesson 407 · 通达明理与气象万千 |
| 蛋糕 | cake 一种用面粉、鸡蛋和糖等烤制的甜点 庆功宴上大家共享美味蛋糕。At the celebration banquet everyone shared a delicious cake. Lesson 411 · 权变谋断与山川定序 |
| 电饭锅 | rice cooker 指用电力煮饭的厨房用具 工会新添置了几台智能电饭锅。The union added several smart rice cookers to the break room. Lesson 414 · 经世谋断与春华秋实 |
| 锅 | pot, wok 指用来烹煮食物的金属炊具 厨房的铁锅里炖着一份浓汤。The thick soup was stewing in the kitchen's iron pot. Lesson 429 · 公道通达与宏规盛业 |
| 盒饭 | boxed meal, bento 指装在盒子里的成套饭菜 员工中午吃着营养盒饭。The staff ate a nutritious boxed meal at noon. Lesson 431 · 生活百味与造化丹青 |
| 烤肉 | grilled/roasted meat, barbecue 指用火烤制而成的肉食 学员靠近烤炉烤制美味烤肉。The trainee stood by the grill roasting delicious grilled meat. Lesson 447 · 文武兼修与科学攻坚 |
| 烤鸭 | roast duck 指用明火或焖炉烤制的鸭肉 师傅精心出炉了北京烤鸭。The chef carefully finished off a Beijing roast duck. Lesson 447 · 文武兼修与科学攻坚 |
| 梨 | pear 指一种果肉多汁清甜的水果 秋季果园的鸭梨甘甜多汁。The pears in the autumn orchard were sweet and juicy. Lesson 451 · 崇礼敦厚与通济两岸 |
| 葡萄 | grape 指藤本植物结出的成串果实 木架上挂满了水灵葡萄。The trellis hung heavy with plump grapes. Lesson 466 · 信约立身与力作弘毅 |
| 葡萄酒 | wine 指用果实发酵酿成的饮品 酒窖精心酿造优质葡萄酒。The cellar carefully aged premium wine. Lesson 466 · 信约立身与力作弘毅 |
| 蔬菜 | vegetables 指供食用的草本植物 基地培育出新鲜的蔬菜。The base cultivated fresh vegetables. Lesson 485 · 文心雅韵与躬行敏求 |
| 桃 | peach 指味道甘甜的核果类水果 枝头挂着一串甘甜早桃。A cluster of sweet early peaches hung from the branch. Lesson 491 · 仰观苍穹与敏学笃行 |
| 土豆 | potato 指埋在地下的块茎类食用作物 农夫采挖出新鲜的土豆。The farmer dug up fresh potatoes. Lesson 494 · 笃守圭臬与温润崇德 |
| 西红柿 | tomato 指果实红润多汁的蔬菜 菜园里的西红柿格外诱人。The tomatoes in the garden looked especially tempting. Lesson 500 · 清源正本与和乐岁丰 |
| 鸭子 | duck 指一种善于游水的常见家禽 湖面上一群鸭子欢快游戈。A flock of ducks paddled happily across the lake. Lesson 508 · 崇德博雅与求索笃行 |
| 饮料 | beverage, drink 指供人饮用的液体制品 团队注重健康饮食,少喝高糖饮料。The team drank fewer sugary drinks. Lesson 513 · 笃行励志与精勤致远 |
| 饮食 | diet, food and drink 指日常饮水与吃饭的习惯 团队注重健康饮食,少喝高糖饮料。The team paid close attention to a healthy diet. Lesson 513 · 笃行励志与精勤致远 |
| 月饼 | mooncake 指中秋节吃的传统糕点 中秋夜街坊围坐品尝甜月饼。Neighbors gathered to enjoy sweet mooncakes on Mid-Autumn night. Lesson 518 · 笃行安澜与同舟共济 |
HSK 618 words · the whole HSK 6 list
| 餐 | meal 指一顿吃的食物 志愿者提供热腾腾营养餐。Volunteers offered a hot, nutritious meal. Lesson 549 · 笃学求进与兼爱济民 |
| 厨师 | chef, cook 指专门从事烹饪工作的人 食堂特级厨师严控油盐。The canteen's master chefs carefully controlled oil and salt. Lesson 558 · 笃行远航与信息通达 |
| 醋 | vinegar 指一种带酸味的调味液体 乡亲们酿造的老陈醋远近闻名。The villagers' homemade aged vinegar was famous far and wide. Lesson 562 · 匠心筑梦与经纬大道 |
| 大米 | rice 指稻谷加工后的米粒 黑土地产出大批绿色优质大米。The black soil produced batches of premium rice. Lesson 564 · 匠心筑梦与经纬大道 |
| 番茄 | tomato 指一种红色可食用果实蔬菜 红番茄在试验温室里自然繁殖旺盛。The red tomato thrived naturally in the trial greenhouse. Lesson 574 · 崇法明德与浩然天地 |
| 果酱 | jam, fruit preserve 指水果熬煮成的酱状食品 农人熬制出香甜的果酱。The farmer simmered a sweet jam. Lesson 588 · 沧海横流与大国重器 |
| 花生 | peanut 指一种埋在土里结果的作物 品尝百姓种植的新鲜花生。He tasted fresh peanuts grown by the villagers. Lesson 593 · 笃行和济与乾坤安澜 |
| 酱 | sauce, paste 指糊状的调味食品 妈妈在厨房里熬制香浓的豆酱。Mom simmered a rich, fragrant bean paste in the kitchen. Lesson 599 · 明辨求是与卓越笃行 |
| 酱油 | soy sauce 指用豆类酿制的调味液体 归家后他在厨房调配豆酱与少许酱油烹饪野味。He mixed bean paste with a bit of soy sauce for the game meat. Lesson 599 · 明辨求是与卓越笃行 |
| 馒头 | steamed bun 指用面粉蒸成的主食 他把蒸好的馒头摆开,再盖上一层保鲜膜。He laid out the steamed buns he had made. Lesson 621 · 天工开物与匠心独运 |
| 奶粉 | powdered milk 指制成粉末的乳品 一对母子在门口装奶粉。A mother and son were measuring milk powder at the door. Lesson 622 · 沧溟泛彩与物华天宝 |
| 茄子 | aubergine, eggplant 指紫皮的常见蔬菜 村民端来茄子和热汤,说要切实帮上一把。Villagers brought over aubergines and hot soup. Lesson 630 · 法安天下与正气长存 |
| 食欲 | appetite 指想吃东西的愿望 忙起来的时候常常没有食欲。When he was busy he often had no appetite. Lesson 642 · 民惟邦本与政通人和 |
| 薯片 | crisps, potato chips 指油炸的马铃薯薄片 首席翻译坐在一旁,桌上摆着茶点和薯片。Tea things and crisps lay on the table. Lesson 644 · 民惟邦本与政通人和 |
| 微波炉 | microwave oven 指用电磁波加热食物的炉子 他把微波炉和维生素摆在货架上。He put the microwave and the vitamins on the shelf. Lesson 658 · 笃志博雅与通达四海 |
| 炸 | to deep-fry 指把食物放进热油里做熟 排爆队清走了一枚炸弹。In the kitchen someone was deep-frying a pan of dough sticks. Lesson 683 · 守正出新与光耀千秋 |
| 煮 | to boil, cook 指把食物放水里加热做熟 后台有人正煮着一锅粥,香味飘进了大厅。Backstage someone was boiling a pot of porridge. Lesson 692 · 洞明经世与乐居安邦 |
| 粥 | porridge, congee 指用米熬成的稀饭 后台有人正煮着一锅粥,香味飘进了大厅。Backstage someone was cooking a pot of porridge. Lesson 692 · 洞明经世与乐居安邦 |