nihao Start learning

Food in Chinese

In Mandarin, food is 食物 (shíwù). Rice, noodles, dumplings, snacks, desserts and a Chinese breakfast.

36 words in 9 short lessons. Tap a speaker to hear it, or a word for its sentence and characters.

Food & drink

Treats

Dinner

Snacks and drinks

Yummy things

Fast food

Lunch box

Desserts

Breakfast

Questions

How do you say “food” in Chinese?

食物 (shíwù).

Where should a beginner start with food in Chinese?

Start with food & drink: 包子 (steamed bun), 牛奶 (milk), 米饭 (rice), 鸡蛋 (egg). Each lesson takes a few minutes, with pictures and audio, and no sign-up.