English–Chinese
“staple food” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǔ shí
Example
我每天的主食是米饭和面条。wǒ měi tiān de zhǔ shí shì mǐ fàn hé miàn tiáo
My staple foods every day are rice and noodles.
How to say “staple food” in Chinese
“Staple food” in Chinese is 主食 (zhǔ shí).
The substantial base of a meal, with accompanying dishes served around it.
Example sentences with 主食
在一些地区，人们以玉米为主食。zài yì xiē dì qū rén men yǐ yù mǐ wéi zhǔ shí
In some regions, people have corn as a staple food.
Tips for using 主食
- The category is not tied to rice: local eating habits can make noodles, bread, or other filling foods the main food of a meal.