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“delicious food” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinměi shí

Example

这家店的美食很有名。zhè jiā diàn de měi shí hěn yǒu míng

The delicious food at this restaurant is very famous.

Illustration for 美食 (delicious food)

How to say “delicious food” in Chinese

“Delicious food” in Chinese is 美食 (měi shí).

Food treated as a pleasurable discovery, valued for taste, care, and the experience it offers.

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

Example sentences with 美食

旅行中，她总想尝试各种美食。lǚ xíng zhōng tā zǒng xiǎng cháng shì gè zhǒng měi shí

While traveling, she always wants to try all kinds of delicious food.

Tips for using 美食

  • Unlike English terms that may suggest high price or formal dining, this word can praise humble street food when its flavor or craft earns admiration.

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