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小吃
xiǎochī
Description
小吃是很多人喜欢的东西，一般又便宜又好吃。
"小吃" are popular snacks that are usually cheap and tasty.
在中国，你可以在街上买到各种各样的小吃。
In China, you can buy all kinds of "小吃" on the street.
Meanings
小吃xiǎochī
snack; light meal; local specialty food
我很喜欢这里的小吃。
I really like the snacks here.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 吃 (eat), literally 'small eat', meaning a snack or light bite.
- Nuance
often refers to inexpensive street food or regional specialties, not a full meal.
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