🇨🇳 How to say

“rice” in Chinese

米饭mǐfàn
Illustration of "rice" in a Chinese cultural setting
In a cozy kitchen, a pot of steaming white rice is sitting on the stove, ready to be served. A bowl of rice is placed on a dining table next to chopsticks, inviting family members to enjoy a warm meal together.

Usage note

米饭 (mǐfàn) means rice, a staple food in many Chinese meals. It's often served with vegetables and meat, making it a central part of the diet in China.

Examples

  • 我喜欢米饭。

    I like rice.

  • 请给我米饭。

    Please give me rice.

  • 米饭很好吃。

    Rice is very delicious.

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What does "米饭" mean?

  • A. rice
  • B. rain
  • C. friend
  • D. cat

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