小吃 (xiǎochī) — how to say "snack" in Chinese

小吃

Snack, street food

Character composition

small

to eat

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Small

#42 · xiǎo · 3 strokes

Synonyms

零食

snack

líng shí · packaged, between meals

Examples

这条街上有很多卖各种地方小吃的店铺,非常热闹。

There are many shops selling various local snacks on this street, making it very lively.

小吃

Eat snacks.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "snack" in Chinese?

"snack" in Chinese is 小吃 (xiǎochī).

What does 小吃 mean in English?

小吃 (xiǎochī) means "Snack, street food".

How is 小吃 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiǎochī (written as xiaochi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "snack" in Chinese characters?

It is written 小吃.

What HSK level is 小吃?

小吃 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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