How to Say ‘Delicious’ in Simplified Chinese
好吃
hǎo chī
[hǎochī]
💬 Usage Tip: 好 (hǎo) "good" in front of an action means "good to do". 好吃 means "good to eat". The same pattern gives 好喝 (hǎo hē) "tasty (for drinks)" and 好看 (hǎo kàn) "good-looking".
Phrase Breakdown
好吃
hǎo chī
[hǎochī]
delicious; tasty
An adjective used to praise food. It is literally 'good to eat' and is one of the most common compliments at meals in China.
这家饭馆的饺子很好吃。
The dumplings at this restaurant are very delicious.
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