Mandarin Chinese for Kids
How to Say "Food" in Mandarin Chinese
Food brings people together. Knowing this word helps you talk about meals from any culture.
In Mandarin Chinese (中文)
食物 (Shíwù)
Pronounced: SHRR-WOO
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "食物 (Shíwù)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Mandarin Chinese.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Mandarin Chinese cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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