How to Say ‘What do you like to eat?’ in Simplified Chinese
你喜欢吃什么？
nǐ xǐ huān chī shén me
[nee shee-hwan chrr shuhn-muh]
💬 Usage Tip: Question words like 什么 sit where the answer would go, so you can reply by swapping it out: 我喜欢吃饺子.
Phrase Breakdown
你喜欢
nǐ xǐ huān
you like
你 (you) + 喜欢 (like). 你 rises before the third-tone 喜: ní xǐhuan.
你喜欢中国吗？
Do you like China?
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
喜欢
xǐ huān
[shee-hwan]
to like
A common verb meaning to like or be fond of something or someone.
我很喜欢阿根廷队。
I really like the Argentina team.
吃什么？
chī shén me
eat what?
吃 (eat) + 什么 (what). Chinese puts the question word where the answer would go. 么 is light: chī shénme.
今天吃什么？
What are we eating today?
Words in this phrase
吃
chī
[chrr]
to eat
To consume food.
我想吃点东西。
I want to eat something.
什么
shén me
[shuhn-muh]
what
Used to ask about something unknown.
晚饭吃什么？
What’s for dinner?
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