How to Say ‘To have a meal’ in Simplified Chinese
吃饭
chī fàn
[chir-fahn]
💬 Usage Tip: 饭 literally means "cooked rice", but 吃饭 means having any meal, whether or not rice is involved.
Phrase Breakdown
吃饭
chī fàn
[chir-fahn]
to eat a meal
A very common phrase meaning to eat, have a meal, or dine.
现在可以吃饭了吗？
Can we eat now?
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