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“chinese food” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōng cān

Example

这家餐厅的中餐很地道。zhè jiā cān tīng de zhōng cān hěn dì dào

The Chinese food at this restaurant is very authentic.

Illustration for 中餐 (chinese food)

How to say “chinese food” in Chinese

“Chinese food” in Chinese is 中餐 (zhōng cān).

One wide table holding the many tastes of China's regions and homes.

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

Example sentences with 中餐

我们晚上打算点中餐外卖。wǒ men wǎn shàng dǎ suàn diǎn zhōng cān wài mài

We plan to order Chinese food for delivery tonight.

Tips for using 中餐

  • On a menu or sign, this noun can label a cuisine section, but it does not tell diners which dish will arrive.

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