How to Say ‘Staple food’ in Simplified Chinese
主食
zhǔ shí
[joo shrr]
🇨🇳 In China: [主食] in China usually means staple carbs like rice, noodles, mantou, or porridge, not the "main dish." That matters in diabetes teaching, because advice about [主食] is usually about controlling carbohydrate portions.
Phrase Breakdown
主食
zhǔ shí
[joo shrr]
staple food
Main carbohydrate foods in a meal, such as rice, noodles, or bread.
主食要适量，不要吃太多。
Staple foods should be eaten in moderation; don't eat too much.
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