How to Say ‘Eat meals on time’ in Simplified Chinese
按时吃饭
àn shí chī fàn
[ahn-shrr chir-fahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often uses verb-object chunks like [吃饭] as one everyday action, not just literally "eat rice/food." You can combine them with time words easily: [按时吃饭], [每天吃饭], [先吃饭].
Phrase Breakdown
按时
àn shí
[ahn-shrr]
on time; at the scheduled time
Refers to following a regular schedule, especially helpful in diabetes care.
按时吃饭比随便吃更健康。
Eating on time is healthier than eating randomly.
吃饭
chī fàn
[chir-fahn]
to eat; to have meals
In this context, it refers to having regular meals rather than skipping or delaying them.
按时吃饭能帮助减少血糖波动。
Eating on time can help reduce blood sugar fluctuations.
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