English–Chinese
“before meals” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfàn qián
Example
饭前最好不要喝水。fàn qián zuì hǎo bú yào hē shuǐ
It is best not to drink water before meals.
How to say “before meals” in Chinese
“Before meals” in Chinese is 饭前 (fàn qián).
The time window that comes before eating begins.
Example sentences with 饭前
请在饭前先洗手。qǐng zài fàn qián xiān xí shǒu
Before meals, please wash your hands first.
Tips for using 饭前
- English often needs a preposition or a longer phrase for this timing, while Chinese uses this short compound as a natural time setting.