How common it is
吃 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say chī slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这个字用来表示吃东西的动作，比如吃饭、喝水等。可以单独使用也可以和其他词语搭配。
这个字用来表示吃东西的动作，比如吃饭、喝水等。可以单独使用也可以和其他词语搭配。
Context note
这个词在日常生活中很常见，特别是在描述饮食习惯或者点餐时。
这个词在日常生活中很常见，特别是在描述饮食习惯或者点餐时。
5 examples
我吃饭了
Wǒ chī fàn le
I ate food.
他喝水
Tā chī shuǐ
He drinks water.
我们一起去吃火锅
Wǒmen yìqǐ qù chī huǒguō
We go out to eat hotpot together.
妈妈在做饭
Māma zài zuò fàn
Mom is cooking food.
你吃水果吗？
Nǐ chī shuǐguǒ ma?
Do you eat fruits?
5 mini stories
妈妈给我做了一个蛋糕。我吃了好多。
Māma gěi wǒ zuò le yíɡè dànɡāo. Wǒ chī le hǎoduō.
Mom made me a cake. I ate so much.
爸爸带我去吃海鲜。我吃了鱼和虾。
Bàba dài wǒ qù chī xiānshēn. Wǒ chī le yú hé xiā.
Dad took me to eat seafood. I ate fish and shrimp.
妹妹喜欢吃冰淇淋。她吃了好多。
Mèimei xǐhuan chī bīnglínɡjīn. Tā chī le hǎoduō.
Sister likes to eat ice cream. She ate a lot.
爷爷教我吃水果。他说要多吃蔬菜。
Láoyé jiào wǒ chī shuǐguǒ. Tā shuō yào duōchī càiqí.
Grandpa taught me to eat fruits. He said I should eat more vegetables.
朋友请我吃饭。我们吃了很多好吃的。
Pénɡyou qǐnɡ wǒ chī fàn. Wǒmen chī le hěnduō hǎochī de.
Friend invited me to eat. We ate a lot of delicious food.