Everyday characterSound

吃

chī

eat

Frequency
#475Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

乞 qǐ gave an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 2

  • 吃chīeatHSK 1 Estimated
  • 好吃hǎochīdeliciousHSK 2 Estimated

Sentences 6

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  • 我喜欢吃米饭。Wǒ xǐhuan chī mǐfàn.I like eating rice.
  • 我们一起去吃饭吧。Wǒmen yìqǐ qù chīfàn ba.Let's go eat together.
  • 我觉得这个很好吃。Wǒ juéde zhège hěn hǎochī.I think this is delicious.
  • 我已经吃饭了。Wǒ yǐjīng chīfàn le.I've already eaten.
  • 我饿了,我们吃饭吧。Wǒ è le, wǒmen chīfàn ba.I'm hungry, let's eat.
  • 你吃过中国菜吗?Nǐ chī guo Zhōngguó cài ma?Have you ever eaten Chinese food?