Definition
午餐 (wǔ cān) is a fairly formal word for 'lunch', used in writing, menus, and official contexts. Its everyday spoken counterpart is 午饭 (wǔ fàn), which is more common in casual conversation.
noun
lunch
Measure word · 份, 顿, 次
Examples
- 午餐。Wǒ měitiān zhōngwǔ zài shítáng chī wǔ cān.I eat lunch at the cafeteria every day.
- 午餐。Jīntiān zhōngwǔ wǒ hé péngyou yìqǐ chī le wǔ cān.Today at noon I ate lunch with a friend.
- 午餐。Zhè jiā cāntīng de wǔ cān wèidào búcuò.The lunch at this restaurant tastes good.
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