Definitions
- 1. eating and drinking
- 2. food and drink; diet
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Common mistakes
饮食 refers broadly to diet and food culture, not a single meal. Do not use 饮食 to ask 'Have you eaten?' Use 吃饭 (chīfàn) instead.
Cultural notes
In Chinese culture, 饮食 harmony is valued, linking food with health. Expressions like 饮食调理 (dietary adjustment) are common in TCM contexts.
Example Sentences
2 shown他对 饮食 非常讲究。
He is very particular about his diet.
医生反复强调 饮食 的重要性。
The doctor repeatedly emphasized the importance of diet.
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