Definition
干饭 is a colloquial term for 'cooked rice' or 'meal', but in modern internet slang it's used humorously to mean 'to eat (a meal)' or 'to chow down', often with a sense of enthusiasm or urgency. The noun form refers to the food itself, while the verb-like usage (干饭去) is common in casual speech among younger speakers. It's distinct from the standard 米饭 (cooked rice) in its informal, playful tone.
n.
(colloquial) cooked ricemeal(slang, verb-like) to eat (enthusiastically)to chow down
Examples
- 干饭。Jīntiān shítáng de gān fàn tèbié xiāng.The rice at the cafeteria today is especially fragrant.
- ，干饭！Zǒu, gān fàn qù!Come on, let's go eat!
- 干饭。Tā měi cì chīfàn dōu xiàng zài gān fàn yíyàng.Every time he eats, it's like he's chowing down.
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