Mandarin Chinese for Kids
How to Say "I am hungry" in Mandarin Chinese
Useful at meal time — kids learn this one fast!
In Mandarin Chinese (中文)
我饿了 (Wǒ è le)
Pronounced: wor UH luh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "我饿了 (Wǒ è le)" 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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