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小菜
xiǎocài
Description
「小菜」是指饭前或饭桌上比较简单的小盘菜。
"小菜" refers to simple small dishes served before or on the dining table.
我们也常说「小菜一碟」，意思是这件事很容易。
We also often say "小菜一碟", meaning this matter is very easy.
Meanings
小菜xiǎocài
a small dish; side dish; appetizer
桌上有几样小菜。
There are a few side dishes on the table.
小菜一碟xiǎocài yī dié
a piece of cake; very easy thing
这个问题对他来说是小菜一碟。
This problem is a piece of cake for him.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 菜 (dish/vegetable), literally a small dish.
- Nuance
小菜一碟 is a common idiom meaning something is extremely easy.
In videos
“韩国的炸酱面没有给这么多小菜”
“我来搞一点免费的小菜。”
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