English–Chinese
“loss of appetite” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyàn shí
Example
最近我有点厌食，吃不下东西。zuì jìn wǒ yóu diǎn yàn shí chī bú xià dōng xī
I've had a bit of a loss of appetite lately, so I can't eat anything.
How to say “loss of appetite” in Chinese
“Loss of appetite” in Chinese is 厌食 (yàn shí).
A marked turning away from food that reduces or stops normal eating.
Example sentences with 厌食
她最近有点厌食，饭量减少了。tā zuì jìn yóu diǎn yàn shí fàn liàng jián shǎo le
She has had a bit of a loss of appetite lately, so she is eating less.
Tips for using 厌食
- In everyday conversation, this word can sound more serious than a single missed meal because it points to a noticeable condition affecting eating.