English–Chinese
“chew” in Chinese
How to say “chew” in Chinese
“Chew” in Chinese is 嚼 (jiáo).
Works food back and forth in the mouth until it is ready to swallow and its flavor comes through.
Example sentences with 嚼
会议上不要在嘴里嚼口香糖。huì yì shàng bú yào zài zuí lǐ jué kǒu xiāng táng
Do not chew gum in your mouth during the meeting.
Tips for using 嚼
- English speakers may use "bite" for a single contact with food, while this verb centers on the repeated action that follows.
Other Chinese words for “chew”
吃饭时要慢慢咀嚼。chī fàn shí yào màn màn jǔ jué
You should chew slowly when eating.