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吃素
chīsù
Description
吃素的意思是不吃肉，只吃蔬菜、水果和豆制品。
"吃素" means not eating meat, only eating vegetables, fruits, and soy products.
有的人为了健康吃素，有的人因为宗教的原因吃素。
Some people eat "吃素" for health reasons, while others do so for religious reasons.
Meanings
吃素chīsù
to be a vegetarian; to eat vegetarian food
我姐姐吃素，不吃肉。
My older sister is a vegetarian and doesn't eat meat.
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Notes
- Etymology
吃 (to eat) + 素 (plain/vegetarian food); opposite of 吃荤 (eat meat).
- Nuance
describes a habit or lifestyle, not just one meal.
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