Chinese

shíyòng
Meaning: edible; to eat; for food
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

這些野生的蘑菇含有劇毒,絕對不能食用。
这些野生的蘑菇含有剧毒,绝对不能食用。
These wild mushrooms are highly toxic and must never be eaten.
食用過多的脂肪對心臟健康不利。
Consuming too much fat is bad for heart health.
醫生建議不要食用過量的糖分。
The doctor suggests not consuming an excessive amount of sugar.
這種蘑菇有毒,不能食用。
This mushroom is poisonous and cannot be eaten.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb meaning 'to eat' or an adjective meaning 'for food purpose'.

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