Definitions
- 1. snack
- 2. refreshments
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Word relationships
Antonyms
1 itemRelated words
2 itemsbetween-meal nibbles
小吃 usually refers to small prepared food items often sold at stalls or as light meals, while 零食 refers to packaged snacks like chips or candy.
light refreshments
点心 can refer to pastries or dim sum, often eaten as a light meal or with tea, overlapping with some types of 小吃.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Don't confuse 小吃 with 零食; 小吃 are often freshly prepared and served as a light meal, while 零食 are packaged snacks.
Example Sentences
2 shown我喜欢吃各种 小吃 。
我们今晚去夜市吃 小吃 吧。
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