English–Chinese
“appetizer” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkāi wèi cài
Example
聚会开始前，先准备一些开胃菜。jù huì kāi shǐ qián xiān zhǔn bèi yì xiē kāi wèi cài
Before the party starts, prepare some appetizers.
How to say “appetizer” in Chinese
“Appetizer” in Chinese is 开胃菜 (kāi wèi cài).
A light dish that wakes up the appetite at the beginning of a meal.
Example sentences with 开胃菜
我们先点一些开胃菜，再点主菜。wǒ men xiān diǎn yì xiē kāi wèi cài zài diǎn zhǔ cài
We'll order some appetizers first, then order the main dish.
Tips for using 开胃菜
- On menus and in conversation, the category can include both cold plates and small cooked dishes, because serving purpose matters more than temperature.