Chinese vocabulary: Food & Dining
15 Chinese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Chinese words you'll actually use for food & dining — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Mei. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Food & Drink
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 水 | shui | Water |
| 咖啡 | ka fei | Coffee |
| 面包 | mian bao | Bread |
| 奶酪 | nai lao | Cheese |
| 橄榄 | gan lan | Olive |
| 葡萄酒 | pu tao jiu | Wine |
| 食物 | shi wu | Food |
At a Restaurant
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 账单 | zhang dan | Bill |
| 菜单 | cai dan | Menu |
| 点菜 | dian cai | Order |
| 好吃 | hao chi | Delicious |
| 我饿了 | wo e le | I'm hungry |
| 我渴了 | wo ke le | I'm thirsty |
| 甜点 | tian dian | Dessert |
| 服务员 | fu wu yuan | Waiter |
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