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🇨🇳 Chinese · HSK 6

Food & Dining in Chinese · HSK 6

70 Chinese words and phrases for food & dining, at HSK 6 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. 口感 kǒugǎn
    texture (of food); mouthfeel

    这种面包口感松软。

    This bread has a soft, fluffy texture.

  2. 风味 fēngwèi
    flavor; distinctive local taste

    这道菜很有当地风味。

    This dish has a strong local flavor.

  3. 佳肴 jiāyáo
    delicacy; fine dish

    桌上摆满了美味佳肴。

    The table was covered with delicious dishes.

  4. 美食家 měishíjiā
    gourmet; foodie

    他是个有名的美食家。

    He is a famous gourmet.

  5. 回味 huíwèi
    aftertaste; to savor in retrospect

    这道菜让人回味无穷。

    This dish leaves an endless aftertaste.

  6. 鲜美 xiānměi
    delicious and fresh-tasting

    这鱼汤味道十分鲜美。

    This fish soup tastes wonderfully fresh.

  7. 醇厚 chúnhòu
    mellow and rich (flavor)

    这种咖啡味道醇厚。

    This coffee has a rich, mellow flavor.

  8. 爽口 shuǎngkǒu
    refreshing to the taste; crisp

    这道凉菜酸甜爽口。

    This cold dish is sweet, sour and refreshing.

  9. 家常菜 jiāchángcài
    home-style dish; home cooking

    我最爱吃妈妈做的家常菜。

    I love my mom's home cooking the most.

  10. 菜系 càixì
    regional cuisine; school of cooking

    中国有八大菜系。

    China has eight major regional cuisines.

  11. 川菜 Chuāncài
    Sichuan cuisine

    川菜又麻又辣。

    Sichuan food is both numbing and spicy.

  12. 粤菜 Yuècài
    Cantonese cuisine

    粤菜的口味比较清淡。

    Cantonese cuisine has a relatively light flavor.

  13. 食欲 shíyù
    appetite

    我今天没什么食欲。

    I don't have much of an appetite today.

  14. 荤素 hūnsù
    meat and vegetable (dishes)

    吃饭要注意荤素搭配。

    Meals should balance meat and vegetables.

  15. 色香味俱全 sè xiāng wèi jù quán
    perfect in color, aroma and taste

    这桌菜色香味俱全。

    This spread is perfect in color, aroma and taste.

  16. 名副其实 míngfùqíshí
    to live up to one's name; worthy of the reputation

    这家老店名副其实。

    This old shop truly lives up to its name.

  17. 赞不绝口 zànbùjuékǒu
    to be full of praise

    大家对这道菜赞不绝口。

    Everyone was full of praise for this dish.

  18. 宴席 yànxí
    banquet; feast

    婚礼的宴席十分丰盛。

    The wedding banquet was very lavish.

  19. 招待 zhāodài
    to host; to entertain (guests)

    他用好酒好菜招待客人。

    He treated the guests to fine food and wine.

  20. 敬酒 jìngjiǔ
    to propose a toast; to offer a drink respectfully

    他站起来向长辈敬酒。

    He stood up to toast his elders.

  21. 可口 kěkǒu
    tasty; palatable

    这里的饭菜清淡可口。

    The food here is light and tasty.

  22. 清香 qīngxiāng
    delicate fragrance; light aroma

    茶的清香让人放松。

    The delicate fragrance of tea is relaxing.

  23. 津津有味 jīnjīn yǒuwèi
    with great relish; with keen enjoyment

    孩子们吃得津津有味。

    The children ate with great relish.

  24. 口福 kǒufú
    the luck to enjoy good food

    今天我们真有口福。

    We're really lucky with food today.

  25. 膳食 shànshí
    diet; meals (formal)

    要保持膳食均衡。

    One should maintain a balanced diet.

  26. 滋补 zībǔ
    nourishing; to nourish the body

    鸡汤有滋补的作用。

    Chicken soup has a nourishing effect.

  27. 变质 biànzhì
    to go bad; to spoil

    牛奶放久了会变质。

    Milk goes bad if left too long.

  28. 防腐剂 fángfǔjì
    preservative

    这种果汁不含防腐剂。

    This juice contains no preservatives.

  29. 添加剂 tiānjiājì
    (food) additive

    少吃含添加剂的食品。

    Eat fewer foods that contain additives.

  30. 保鲜 bǎoxiān
    to keep (food) fresh

    把蔬菜放进冰箱保鲜。

    Put the vegetables in the fridge to keep them fresh.

  31. 特产 tèchǎn
    local specialty (product)

    这是我们家乡的特产。

    This is a specialty of my hometown.

  32. 山珍海味 shānzhēnhǎiwèi
    delicacies from land and sea

    宴会上全是山珍海味。

    The banquet was full of rare delicacies.

  33. 狼吞虎咽 lángtūnhǔyàn
    to wolf down one's food

    他饿得狼吞虎咽。

    He was so hungry he wolfed down his food.

  34. 细嚼慢咽 xìjiáomànyàn
    to chew carefully and eat slowly

    吃饭要细嚼慢咽。

    When eating, chew carefully and eat slowly.

  35. 蘸 zhàn
    to dip (in sauce)

    饺子蘸醋更好吃。

    Dumplings taste even better dipped in vinegar.

  36. 搅拌 jiǎobàn
    to stir; to mix

    把鸡蛋搅拌均匀。

    Beat the eggs until well mixed.

  37. 腌制 yānzhì
    to pickle; to cure (food)

    这些咸菜是自己腌制的。

    These pickles were homemade.

  38. 丰盛 fēngshèng
    sumptuous; lavish (meal)

    奶奶准备了丰盛的晚餐。

    Grandma prepared a sumptuous dinner.

  39. 应酬 yìngchou
    social engagement (business dinner)

    他今晚有一个应酬。

    He has a business dinner tonight.

  40. 挑食 tiāoshí
    to be a picky eater

    孩子挑食让人头疼。

    A child's picky eating is a real headache.

  41. 这家老字号的招牌菜名副其实，令人回味无穷。 zhè jiā lǎozìhào de zhāopáicài míngfùqíshí, lìng rén huíwèi wúqióng.
    This time-honored restaurant's signature dish lives up to its name and leaves an endless aftertaste.
  42. 客人们对主厨的手艺赞不绝口。 kèrénmen duì zhǔchú de shǒuyì zànbùjuékǒu.
    The guests were full of praise for the chef's skills.
  43. 这种茶入口微苦，回味却十分甘甜。 zhè zhǒng chá rùkǒu wēi kǔ, huíwèi què shífēn gāntián.
    This tea is slightly bitter at first sip, but the aftertaste is remarkably sweet.
  44. 汤的味道格外鲜美，想必炖了很长时间。 tāng de wèidao géwài xiānměi, xiǎngbì dùnle hěn cháng shíjiān.
    The soup tastes exceptionally rich; it must have been simmered for a long time.
  45. 这款红酒口感醇厚，适合搭配牛排。 zhè kuǎn hóngjiǔ kǒugǎn chúnhòu, shìhé dāpèi niúpái.
    This red wine has a rich, mellow body and pairs well with steak.
  46. 凉拌黄瓜清爽可口，最适合夏天吃。 liángbàn huángguā qīngshuǎng kěkǒu, zuì shìhé xiàtiān chī.
    Cucumber salad is cool and tasty, perfect for summer.
  47. 中国八大菜系各具特色，风味迥异。 Zhōngguó bā dà càixì gè jù tèsè, fēngwèi jiǒngyì.
    China's eight major cuisines each have their own character, with strikingly different flavors.
  48. 川菜以麻辣著称，粤菜则讲究清淡鲜美。 Chuāncài yǐ málà zhùchēng, Yuècài zé jiǎngjiu qīngdàn xiānměi.
    Sichuan cuisine is famous for its numbing spiciness, while Cantonese cuisine emphasizes light, fresh flavors.
  49. 比起山珍海味，我更怀念妈妈做的家常菜。 bǐqǐ shānzhēnhǎiwèi, wǒ gèng huáiniàn māma zuò de jiāchángcài.
    More than any rare delicacy, I miss my mom's home cooking.
  50. 宴席上，主人频频向客人敬酒。 yànxí shang, zhǔrén pínpín xiàng kèrén jìngjiǔ.
    At the banquet, the host repeatedly toasted the guests.
  51. 为了招待远道而来的朋友，他准备了一桌丰盛的饭菜。 wèile zhāodài yuǎndào ér lái de péngyou, tā zhǔnbèile yì zhuō fēngshèng de fàncài.
    To entertain his friend who had come from afar, he prepared a lavish spread.
  52. 按照当地的风俗，晚辈要先向长辈敬酒。 ànzhào dāngdì de fēngsú, wǎnbèi yào xiān xiàng zhǎngbèi jìngjiǔ.
    According to local custom, the younger generation toasts their elders first.
  53. 他一上午没吃东西，狼吞虎咽地吃完了两碗面。 tā yí shàngwǔ méi chī dōngxi, lángtūnhǔyàn de chīwánle liǎng wǎn miàn.
    He hadn't eaten all morning and wolfed down two bowls of noodles.
  54. 医生建议他细嚼慢咽，以免加重肠胃负担。 yīshēng jiànyì tā xìjiáomànyàn, yǐmiǎn jiāzhòng chángwèi fùdān.
    The doctor advised him to chew slowly to avoid straining his stomach.
  55. 天气一热，我就没什么食欲。 tiānqì yí rè, wǒ jiù méi shénme shíyù.
    As soon as the weather gets hot, I lose my appetite.
  56. 这家餐厅的菜品荤素搭配得当，营养均衡。 zhè jiā cāntīng de càipǐn hūnsù dāpèi dédàng, yíngyǎng jūnhéng.
    This restaurant balances meat and vegetable dishes well, making for balanced nutrition.
  57. 长期食用含防腐剂的食品，对健康不利。 chángqī shíyòng hán fángfǔjì de shípǐn, duì jiànkāng búlì.
    Eating foods with preservatives over a long period is bad for your health.
  58. 夏天食物容易变质，吃剩的菜要及时放进冰箱。 xiàtiān shíwù róngyì biànzhì, chīshèng de cài yào jíshí fàngjìn bīngxiāng.
    Food spoils easily in summer, so leftovers should go into the fridge right away.
  59. 这种火腿是经过传统工艺腌制而成的。 zhè zhǒng huǒtuǐ shì jīngguò chuántǒng gōngyì yānzhì ér chéng de.
    This ham is cured using traditional methods.
  60. 吃饺子的时候，蘸点儿醋味道更好。 chī jiǎozi de shíhou, zhàn diǎnr cù wèidao gèng hǎo.
    When eating dumplings, dipping them in a little vinegar makes them taste better.
  61. 把鸡蛋和面粉搅拌均匀，再倒入锅中。 bǎ jīdàn hé miànfěn jiǎobàn jūnyún, zài dàorù guō zhōng.
    Mix the eggs and flour thoroughly, then pour the mixture into the pan.
  62. 作为一名美食家，他走遍各地品尝特色小吃。 zuòwéi yì míng měishíjiā, tā zǒubiàn gèdì pǐncháng tèsè xiǎochī.
    As a gourmet, he travels everywhere to sample local snacks.
  63. 北京烤鸭名扬海外，是不可错过的美味佳肴。 Běijīng kǎoyā míngyáng hǎiwài, shì bùkě cuòguò de měiwèi jiāyáo.
    Peking duck is famous worldwide, a delicacy not to be missed.
  64. 这道汤有滋补的功效，特别适合冬天喝。 zhè dào tāng yǒu zībǔ de gōngxiào, tèbié shìhé dōngtiān hē.
    This soup is nourishing and especially good in winter.
  65. 孩子从小挑食，父母为此伤透了脑筋。 háizi cóngxiǎo tiāoshí, fùmǔ wèi cǐ shāngtòule nǎojīn.
    The child has been a picky eater since young, and it has given the parents endless headaches.
  66. 他工作应酬多，经常在外面吃饭。 tā gōngzuò yìngchou duō, jīngcháng zài wàimiàn chīfàn.
    His job involves many social dinners, so he often eats out.
  67. 每逢佳节，家家户户都会摆上丰盛的宴席。 měi féng jiājié, jiājiāhùhù dōu huì bǎishàng fēngshèng de yànxí.
    Every festival, every household lays out a sumptuous feast.
  68. 这里的烤肉香气扑鼻，让人垂涎欲滴。 zhèlǐ de kǎoròu xiāngqì pūbí, ràng rén chuíxiányùdī.
    The aroma of the grilled meat here hits you at once and makes your mouth water.
  69. 大家吃得津津有味，桌上的菜一扫而空。 dàjiā chī de jīnjīn yǒuwèi, zhuō shang de cài yìsǎo'érkōng.
    Everyone ate with such relish that the dishes on the table were swept clean.
  70. 俗话说得好，民以食为天。 súhuà shuō de hǎo, mín yǐ shí wéi tiān.
    As the saying goes, food is heaven to the people.

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