English–Chinese
“snack” in Chinese
How to say “snack” in Chinese
“Snack” in Chinese is 小吃 (xiǎo chī).
Food in a small, casual serving, ready to eat without the planning or formality of a main meal.
Example sentences with 小吃
这个城市的街头小吃很多，很好吃。zhè ge chéng shì de jiē tóu xiǎo chī hěn duō hěn hǎo chī
There is a lot of street food in this city, and it is delicious.
Tips for using 小吃
- At a night market, ordering 小吃 (xiǎochī, "snack") often means choosing several small items rather than ordering one complete meal.
Other Chinese words for “snack”
你喜欢什么零食？nǐ xǐ huān shén me líng shí
What snacks do you like?