How to Say ‘Try to eat less’ in Simplified Chinese
尽量少吃
jǐn liàng shǎo chī
[jeen-lyahng shaow chir]
💬 Usage Tip: [尽量] means "as much as possible," so [尽量少吃] is softer and more practical than a blunt command. You can reuse it with other advice: [尽量早睡] "try to sleep earlier," [尽量别喝酒] "try not to drink alcohol."
Phrase Breakdown
尽量
jǐn liàng
[jeen-lyahng]
as much as possible; to the greatest extent
Used to suggest doing something as much as one can in a practical, manageable way.
控制血糖的时候，主食要尽量少吃一点。
When controlling blood sugar, try to eat a little less staple food as much as possible.
少吃
shǎo chī
eat less
Means to reduce the amount of food eaten.
生病的时候要少吃油腻的东西。
When you’re sick, eat less greasy food.
Words in this phrase
少
shǎo
[shaow]
less; little; fewer
Shows a reduced amount, often used in health advice about food, sugar, or salt.
甜的东西要少吃，这样更有利于控制血糖。
You should eat fewer sweet foods; this is better for controlling blood sugar.
吃
chī
[chir]
to eat
A common verb for eating, often used in medical advice about diet and meal habits.
晚饭不要吃太多，尽量少吃油腻的食物。
Do not eat too much at dinner; try to eat less greasy food.
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