How to Say ‘Eat less’ in Simplified Chinese
少吃
shǎo chī
[shaow chir]
💬 Usage Tip: [少] before a verb means "do it less": [少吃] "eat less," [少喝] "drink less," [少看手机] "use your phone less."
Phrase Breakdown
少
shǎo
[shaow]
less; fewer
Used before a verb to suggest reducing the amount or frequency.
医生建议您少吃油炸食品。
The doctor advises you to eat less fried food.
吃
chī
[chir]
to eat
A common verb meaning to eat food or meals.
医生建议您少吃油炸食品。
The doctor advises you to eat less fried food.
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