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“boxed lunch” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiàn dāng

Example

这个便当很好吃。zhè ge biàn dāng hěn hǎo chī

This boxed lunch is delicious.

Illustration for 便当 (boxed lunch)

How to say “boxed lunch” in Chinese

“Boxed lunch” in Chinese is 便当 (biàn dāng).

A complete meal packed into one container for easy carrying.

Full entry for 便当: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 便当

我每天带便当去学校。wǒ měi tiān dài biàn dāng qù xué xiào

I bring a boxed lunch to school every day.

Tips for using 便当

  • In Chinese food settings, 便当 (biàndāng, "boxed lunch") often means the whole packed meal, including rice and side dishes, rather than the box alone.

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