Chinese phrase

适合〜吃吗? shì hé 〜 chī ma

Meaning

Is it suitable for ___ to eat?

When to use it

Asks whether a food is suitable for a person or group to eat. It is a polite way to check if the food fits someone's needs or condition.

Example dialogue

这鱼适合孕妇吃吗? zhè yú shì hé yùn fù chī ma

Is this fish suitable for pregnant women to eat?

可以吃,但别吃生的,最好煮熟。 ké yǐ chī dàn bié chī shēng de zuì hǎo zhǔ shú

It is okay to eat, but do not eat it raw. It is best to cook it well.

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