How to say "take after meals" in Chinese

饭后吃。

fàn hòu chī

Take after meals

Grammar and structure

This is a time phrase + verb structure: 饭后 (after meals) + 吃 (eat/take). It's a concise instruction, often part of a longer sentence like '这个药饭后吃' (take this medicine after meals).

When to use it

Use this when a doctor or pharmacist tells you when to take medicine. It's a direct instruction, usually said to patients. Don't confuse it with '饭前吃' (before meals). If unsure, ask '饭前还是饭后?' to clarify.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Take after meals” in Chinese?

“Take after meals” in Chinese is 饭后吃。 (fàn hòu chī).

How do you pronounce 饭后吃。?

饭后吃。 is pronounced fàn hòu chī.

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