Chinese word

中餐

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōng cān

Meaning

  • nounChinese food

Example

这家餐厅的中餐很地道。zhè jiā cān tīng de zhōng cān hěn dì dào

The Chinese food at this restaurant is very authentic.

Illustration for 中餐 (Chinese food)

More examples

我们晚上打算点中餐外卖。wǒ men wǎn shàng dǎ suàn diǎn zhōng cān wài mài

We plan to order Chinese food for delivery tonight.

Core concept

One wide table holding the many tastes of China's regions and homes.

Common phrases

  • 吃中餐chī zhōng cān

    eat Chinese food

  • 点中餐diǎn zhōng cān

    order Chinese food

  • 去中餐馆qù zhōng cān guǎn

    go to a Chinese restaurant

Similar words

中国菜zhōng guó cài: The full range of food made in China, including the distinct flavors of its regions.
菜cài: A prepared dish served at the table as part of a meal.
西餐xī cān: Cuisine that developed in Western countries.
饭fàn: Cooked rice served as food.

Definition in Chinese

指包括各地方菜系与家常风味在内的中国料理总体，既包含餐馆菜品也包含家常菜。zhǐ bāo kuò gè dì fāng cài xì yǔ jiā cháng fēng wèi zài nèi de zhōng guó liào lǐ zóng tǐ jì bāo hán cān guǎn cài pǐn yě bāo hán jiā cháng cài

Word origin

中 (zhōng, "China") + 餐 (cān, "meal") combines to name Chinese cuisine as a whole, not a single dish.

Usage tips

  • On a menu or sign, this noun can label a cuisine section, but it does not tell diners which dish will arrive.

Opposites

Related words

  • 中餐馆zhōng cān guǎnChinese restaurantnoun

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