How to Say ‘Snacks’ in Traditional Chinese
小吃
xiǎo chī
[xiǎochī]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 小吃 means more than "snacks". It covers the cheap, filling street dishes at night markets and old streets, like oyster omelets or beef noodles. Talking about 小吃 you tried is an easy way to bond with locals.
Phrase Breakdown
小吃
xiǎo chī
[xiǎochī]
snacks; street food
Small, inexpensive local dishes, often sold at night markets or food stalls.
夜市有很多好吃的小吃。
The night market has lots of tasty snacks.
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