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主食
zhǔshí
Description
主食是一顿饭里吃得最多的东西，比如米饭、面条或者馒头。
The 主食 is the food eaten the most in a meal, such as rice, noodles, or steamed buns.
中国北方人常常把面食当主食，南方人喜欢吃米饭。
People in northern China often consider flour-based foods as 主食, while those in the south prefer rice.
Meanings
主食zhǔshí
staple food (rice, noodles, etc.)
我们家的主食是米饭。
Our staple food at home is rice.
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Notes
- Etymology
主 (main) + 食 (food) = the main food of a meal.
- Nuance
contrasts with 副食 (side dishes) like meat and vegetables.
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