How to Say ‘Late-night snack’ in Traditional Chinese
宵夜
xiāo yè
[xiāoyè]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Going out for 宵夜 (xiāo yè) after 10 p.m. is a beloved Taiwanese habit — night markets, salty fried chicken stands and congee shops stay busy late for exactly this.
Phrase Breakdown
宵夜
xiāo yè
[xiāoyè]
late-night snack
Food eaten late at night, a big part of Taiwanese night culture.
夜市有很多宵夜。
The night market has lots of late-night snacks.
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