Chinese

měishí
Meaning: gourmet food; delicacy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

美
食

Example sentences

Taiwan is famous for its night market delicacies.
你應該嘗試當地的美食。
你应该尝试当地的美食。
You should try the local cuisine.
面對美食的誘惑,我真的很難抗拒。
面对美食的诱惑,我真的很难抗拒。
Faced with the temptation of delicious food, I really find it hard to resist.

Usage Notes

Refers to high-quality or delicious food.

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