Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
Chinese to English Dictionary
小吃
xiǎochī
Description
小吃是很小、很简单的食物，价钱一般不贵。
"小吃" are very small, simple foods that are usually inexpensive.
在中国，很多地方都有好吃的地方小吃，比如包子和面条。
In China, many places have delicious local "小吃", such as baozi and noodles.
Meanings
小吃xiǎochī
snack; light or local food; simple dish
这条街上有很多好吃的小吃。
There are many delicious snacks on this street.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 吃 (eat), literally "small eats," meaning light or snack-style food.
- Nuance
小吃 often means regional street food or a light dish, while 零食 means packaged snacks.
In videos
“西安的小吃足够让你变成吃货”
“这些小摊它们都卖墨西哥当地的小吃，”
“这里有很多小吃很多小吃”
“关东煮是日本的小吃”
Images