Definition
美食 (měi shí) is a general noun for 'fine food' or 'delicacies', often used in everyday contexts like food festivals or travel. It is more common and neutral than 美味 (měi wèi), which emphasizes 'deliciousness' and can also be an adjective, and it is less formal/literary than 佳肴 (jiā yáo), which refers to an elegant dish.
noun
food of exceptional qualityfine fooddelicacy
Easily confused
- 没事méi shìsound-alikeit's nothing; it's okay; don't worry
Examples
- 美食，。Zhè zhǒng měi shí fēicháng hǎochī, nǐ yídìng yào shì shì.This kind of gourmet food is very delicious; you must try it.
- 美食。Wǒ xǐhuan chī Zhōngguó de měi shí.I like eating Chinese fine food.
- ，美食。Lái Běijīng yǐhòu, wǒ chī le hěn duō dāngdì měi shí.Since coming to Beijing, I've eaten a lot of local delicacies.
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