Chinese

shíwù
Meaning: food
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

食
物

Example sentences

We need to prepare enough food.
食物和水是生活的基本需求。
Food and water are basic necessities of life.
為了防止灰塵,請把食物蓋好。
为了防止灰尘,请把食物盖好。
To prevent dust, please cover the food well.
這些食物夠我們吃三天。
这些食物够我们吃三天。
This food is enough for us to eat for three days.
食物如果沒有妥善冷藏,很快就會腐敗。
食物如果没有妥善冷藏,很快就会腐败。
If food is not properly refrigerated, it will soon spoil.
這種食物的脂肪含量很高。
这种食物的脂肪含量很高。
The fat content of this food is very high.
不要浪費食物。
不要浪费食物。
Don't waste food.
穿越這片沙漠需要充足的水和食物。
穿越这片沙漠需要充足的水和食物。
Crossing this desert requires plenty of water and food.
他們迫切需要食物和水。
他们迫切需要食物和水。
They are in urgent need of food and water.
我們需要提前為聚會預備食物。
我们需要提前为聚会预备食物。
We need to prepare food for the party in advance.

Usage Notes

Refers to anything that can be eaten.

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