English–Chinese
“rice bowl” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfàn wǎn
Example
请把饭碗放在桌子上。qǐng bǎ fàn wǎn fàng zài zhuō zi shàng
Please put the rice bowl on the table.
How to say “rice bowl” in Chinese
“Rice bowl” in Chinese is 饭碗 (fàn wǎn).
Something that receives a meal and, by extension, stands for the work that keeps life going.
Example sentences with 饭碗
在行业转型中，很多人担心会丢掉饭碗。zài háng yè zhuǎn xíng zhōng hěn duō rén dān xīn huì diū diào fàn wǎn
During the industry's transition, many people worry that they will lose their jobs.
Tips for using 饭碗
- The word suits personal, everyday talk about work and financial support, while official or technical writing usually chooses more specific wording.