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夹菜
jiā cài
Description
“夹菜”就是用筷子把菜从盘子里拿起来。
"夹菜" means to pick up food from a plate using chopsticks.
吃饭的时候，中国人常常给客人夹菜，表示热情和礼貌。
When eating, Chinese people often use "夹菜" to serve guests, showing warmth and politeness.
Meanings
夹菜jiā cài
to pick up food with chopsticks
他用筷子夹菜给妈妈。
He uses chopsticks to pick up food for his mother.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
夹 means to clamp or pick up, 菜 means dish or food.
- Nuance
often done for guests as a warm, polite gesture at Chinese meals.
In videos
“他们给你夹菜夹菜夹菜”
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