English–Chinese
“box lunch” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhé fàn
Example
我中午吃了盒饭。wǒ zhōng wǔ chī le hé fàn
I had a box lunch at noon.
How to say “box lunch” in Chinese
“Box lunch” in Chinese is 盒饭 (hé fàn).
One practical meal portion assembled in a box so it travels as a single unit.
Example sentences with 盒饭
我把盒饭带回家加热了。wǒ bǎ hé fàn dài huí jiā jiā rè le
I took the box lunch home and heated it up.
Tips for using 盒饭
- In everyday settings, 盒饭 (héfàn, "box lunch") often means a ready-made serving bought from a canteen, shop, or station rather than a meal packed at home.