Mandarin Word of the Day
食物
/SHI-wu/ • noun — 5th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: food
Examples
- 我喜欢中国食物。
(I like Chinese food.) - 你能给我一些食物吗？
(Can you give me some food?) - 这地方有很多美味的食物。
(This place has a lot of delicious food.)
Synonyms
- 菜
- 饮食
Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts when referring to any kind of food or cuisine.
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