好吃 (hǎochī) — how to say "delicious" in Chinese

好吃

Delicious (about food; literally: good + eat)

Character composition

good

to eat

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Woman

#38 · · 3 strokes

Collocations

好吃的菜

hǎochī de cài

tasty dish

好吃

hěn hǎochī

very tasty

Examples

这家饭店的面条很好吃

The noodles at this restaurant are very delicious.

这个很好吃

This is very delicious.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 好吃 (hǎochī) — delicious (about food; literally: good + eat)

[hǎochī-] Hatchimal, the colorful toy creature, finds itself in a mystical kitchen where everything is labeled 好吃 "delicious" 🍲. Hatchimal holds a 好 wand that magically fills 吃 every bowl with tasty treats. Mesmerized by the 好 flavors, it can't help but happily 吃 munch away, savoring every bite.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "delicious" in Chinese?

"delicious" in Chinese is 好吃 (hǎochī).

What does 好吃 mean in English?

好吃 (hǎochī) means "Delicious (about food; literally: good + eat)".

How is 好吃 pronounced?

It is pronounced hǎochī (written as haochi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "delicious" in Chinese characters?

It is written 好吃.

What HSK level is 好吃?

好吃 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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