English–Chinese
“fast food” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkuài cān
Example
他喜欢吃快餐。tā xǐ huān chī kuài cān
He likes to eat fast food.
How to say “fast food” in Chinese
“Fast food” in Chinese is 快餐 (kuài cān).
Food made ready with little waiting, together with the place that provides it.
Example sentences with 快餐
中午我经常吃快餐，因为没时间做饭。zhōng wǔ wǒ jīng cháng chī kuài cān yīn wèi méi shí jiān zuò fàn
At noon, I often eat fast food because I do not have time to cook.
Tips for using 快餐
- Native English speakers may picture only burgers and fries, but this Chinese word also covers many local quick meals and takeaway foods.