- Cultural Significance
- In Chinese culture, 夜宵 is often a social activity. Friends might gather for late-night hot pot or to share plates of grilled food. It's also common for students to have 夜宵 while cramming for exams, fueling their late-night study sessions.
- Types of Food
- Common 夜宵 include instant noodles, dumplings (jiaozi), steamed buns (baozi), congee, skewers (chuan), and various types of street food. For those who prefer lighter options, fruits or yogurt are also popular.
我们晚上一起去吃夜宵吧！
都这么晚了，我还没吃夜宵，肚子饿死了。
- Contextual Usage
- People often use 夜宵 when discussing their evening plans, hunger levels late at night, or when recommending places to eat after dark. It's a casual term used in everyday conversation among friends, family, and colleagues.
你晚上想吃点什么夜宵？
我经常在晚上十点后吃夜宵。
- Sentence Structure
- Subject + Verb + Object (夜宵)
- Subject + Adverbial Phrase + Verb + Object (夜宵)
忙了一天，现在只想吃点夜宵放松一下。
这家餐厅的夜宵很受欢迎。
- Common Verbs
- 吃 (chī) - to eat
- 想吃 (xiǎng chī) - to want to eat
- 做 (zuò) - to make
- 找 (zhǎo) - to look for
深夜食堂里，大家都在吃着热腾腾的夜宵。
- Social Gatherings
- Friends often gather specifically to have 夜宵, making it a common topic when planning social events late at night.
- Work and Study
- People working or studying late often talk about needing or wanting 夜宵 to keep them going.
都快凌晨了，还有这么多人在外面找夜宵。
这家烧烤店的夜宵味道不错，很多人都推荐。
Incorrect: 我早上吃夜宵。
- Time Context
- Forgetting that 夜宵 specifically refers to late-night food, not just any meal.
- Pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the tones, especially for 'yè' and 'xiāo'.
Correct: 我晚上十一点吃夜宵。
Incorrect: 我今天晚上吃了夜宵，是饺子。
- 夜宵 (yè xiāo)
- Most common, general term for late-night snack/meal.
- 宵夜 (xiāo yè)
- Similar meaning, less common than 夜宵 in modern usage.
我晚上不吃夜宵，但有时会吃点零食。
- 零食 (língshí)
- General term for snacks, can be eaten anytime.
- 点心 (diǎnxīn)
- Pastries, dim sum, can be a late-night snack but not exclusively.
深夜了，我们吃点宵夜吧。
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The character '宵' (xiāo) itself is composed of '宀' (roof radical, indicating a dwelling) and '口' (mouth, indicating eating or speaking). This hints at the idea of eating within one's home during the evening or night. The character '夜' (yè) also relates to night, often associated with darkness.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'yè' with a flat or rising tone instead of a falling tone.
- Pronouncing 'xiāo' with a flat or falling tone instead of a falling-rising tone.
- Confusing the 'x' sound with English 'sh' or 's'. The 'x' sound is made with the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth.
- Adding an English 'r' sound at the end of 'xiāo'.
سطح دشواری
The word itself is common and easy to understand in context. Recognizing it in written text is straightforward once the basic meaning is known.
Using 夜宵 correctly in writing is also straightforward, especially in informal contexts. The challenge might be in using it in more complex sentences or formal writing.
Pronunciation, particularly the tones, can be a slight challenge for beginners. However, the meaning is usually clear from context.
Recognizing the word when spoken depends heavily on correct pronunciation and tone. With practice, it becomes easier to identify.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Using common verbs with nouns.
Subject + Verb + Noun (e.g., 我 吃 夜宵 - I eat late-night snacks).
Using time phrases to specify when.
Subject + 在 + Time + 吃 + 夜宵 (e.g., 我 晚上十点 吃 夜宵 - I eat late-night snacks at 10 PM).
Expressing desire or preference.
Subject + 想吃 + 夜宵 (e.g., 他 想吃 夜宵 - He wants to eat late-night snacks).
Using adjectives to describe nouns.
Subject + 觉得 + 夜宵 + Adjective (e.g., 我觉得 夜宵 好吃 - I think late-night snacks are delicious).
Asking questions about food.
什么 + 是 + 夜宵？ (e.g., 晚上吃什么 是 夜宵？ - What is eaten at night is a late-night snack?)
مثالها بر اساس سطح
晚上十点，我想吃夜宵。
At 10 PM, I want to eat a late-night snack.
Simple sentence structure with time and desire.
这个夜宵很好吃。
This late-night snack is very delicious.
Adjective describing the noun.
我们要不要吃夜宵？
Shall we eat a late-night snack?
Question asking for agreement.
这是我的夜宵。
This is my late-night snack.
Possessive pronoun.
夜宵时间到了。
It's time for a late-night snack.
Noun phrase indicating time.
我饿了，想吃点夜宵。
I'm hungry, I want to eat some late-night snack.
Expressing hunger and desire.
夜宵吃什么？
What to eat for a late-night snack?
Wh-question about food choice.
这个夜宵很便宜。
This late-night snack is very cheap.
Adjective describing cost.
忙完工作，他喜欢来一份热腾腾的夜宵。
After finishing work, he likes to have a steaming hot late-night snack.
Using a descriptive adjective ('steaming hot') and a verb phrase ('likes to have').
我们经常在周末晚上一起吃夜宵。
We often eat late-night snacks together on weekend nights.
Using frequency adverbs ('often') and time phrases ('weekend nights').
这家店的夜宵很有名，特别是他们的烧烤。
This shop's late-night snacks are very famous, especially their barbecue.
Using possessive and specifying a particular item.
如果太晚睡，我可能会饿，需要吃点夜宵。
If I sleep too late, I might get hungry and need to eat some late-night snack.
Conditional sentence structure.
你有没有推荐的夜宵？
Do you have any recommended late-night snacks?
Asking for a recommendation.
我不太喜欢吃太油腻的夜宵。
I don't really like to eat very greasy late-night snacks.
Expressing preference and using a negative adverb.
今晚的夜宵是方便面和鸡蛋。
Tonight's late-night snack is instant noodles and eggs.
Listing items as the late-night snack.
大家都觉得这个夜宵太甜了。
Expressing a collective opinion.
在中国，夜宵文化非常普遍，尤其是在大城市里。
In China, the culture of late-night snacks is very common, especially in big cities.
Introducing a cultural concept and using adverbs of frequency and place.
虽然我知道夜宵不太健康，但偶尔吃一顿也无妨。
Although I know late-night snacks are not very healthy, it's okay to have one occasionally.
Using conjunctions ('although') and expressing a nuanced opinion.
为了赶论文，我昨晚熬到很晚，随便吃了点夜宵。
In order to finish my thesis, I stayed up very late last night and casually ate some late-night snack.
Explaining the reason for staying up late and the nature of the snack.
很多上班族会在下班后，约上朋友一起享用夜宵。
Many office workers, after getting off work, will invite friends to enjoy late-night snacks together.
Describing a common social activity.
我建议你尝试一下这家店的特色夜宵，保证让你回味无穷。
I suggest you try this shop's signature late-night snack, I guarantee it will leave you with a lasting impression.
Giving a strong recommendation and using idiomatic language ('lasting impression').
夜宵的选择非常多样，从街边小吃到精致料理都有。
The choices for late-night snacks are very diverse, ranging from street food to exquisite cuisine.
Describing the variety of options.
有些人认为睡前吃夜宵会影响睡眠质量。
Some people believe that eating late-night snacks before bed can affect sleep quality.
Expressing an opinion and discussing potential consequences.
随着外卖平台的兴起，点夜宵变得更加方便快捷了。
With the rise of food delivery platforms, ordering late-night snacks has become more convenient and faster.
Discussing the impact of technology on eating habits.
虽然夜宵的定义相对模糊，但它通常指的是在晚餐后、睡觉前摄入的食物，其形式可以是小吃、甜点，甚至是一顿简餐。
Although the definition of late-night snack is relatively vague, it usually refers to food consumed after dinner and before sleeping, which can take the form of snacks, desserts, or even a light meal.
Using complex sentence structures, passive voice, and nuanced vocabulary ('vague', 'consumed', 'exquisite cuisine').
夜宵在中国不仅仅是为了填饱肚子，更承载着社交和情感的功能，是朋友聚会、放松心情的重要组成部分。
In China, late-night snacks are not just for filling the stomach, but also carry social and emotional functions, serving as an important component of friend gatherings and relaxation.
Discussing deeper cultural significance and abstract concepts ('social and emotional functions').
不同地区和文化背景下，夜宵的种类和偏好也大相径庭，从辛辣的烧烤到清淡的粥品，应有尽有。
The types and preferences for late-night snacks vary greatly across different regions and cultural backgrounds, ranging from spicy barbecue to light congee, with everything in between.
Comparing and contrasting different cultural practices and using descriptive adjectives.
对于一些需要长时间保持清醒的人群，如学生和夜班工作者，夜宵是维持精力、提高效率的关键。
For some groups of people who need to stay awake for a long time, such as students and night shift workers, late-night snacks are key to maintaining energy and improving efficiency.
Identifying specific demographic groups and their needs.
尽管健康专家普遍不建议将夜宵作为日常饮食的一部分，但适量且选择健康的食物，也可以在一定程度上满足口腹之欲而不过度影响健康。
Although health experts generally do not recommend late-night snacks as part of the daily diet, consuming them in moderation and choosing healthy options can satisfy cravings to some extent without excessively impacting health.
Presenting a balanced argument and using cautious language ('generally', 'to some extent').
在许多亚洲国家，夜宵摊是城市夜生活中一道独特的风景线，吸引着形形色色的人们。
In many Asian countries, late-night food stalls are a unique landscape in urban nightlife, attracting all sorts of people.
Describing a common urban phenomenon and using evocative language ('unique landscape', 'all sorts of people').
过度依赖夜宵不仅可能导致体重增加，还可能扰乱正常的消化系统功能。
Over-reliance on late-night snacks can not only lead to weight gain but also disrupt normal digestive system functions.
Discussing potential negative consequences and using formal vocabulary ('over-reliance', 'disrupt').
随着生活节奏的加快，人们对便捷的夜宵解决方案的需求也日益增长。
With the acceleration of life pace, the demand for convenient late-night snack solutions is also growing.
Connecting lifestyle changes to consumer demand.
夜宵在中国社会文化中扮演着多重角色，它既是生理需求的满足，也承载着社交、情感慰藉乃至文化认同的象征。
Late-night snacks play multiple roles in Chinese society and culture; they are not only a satisfaction of physiological needs but also symbolize social interaction, emotional comfort, and even cultural identity.
Using abstract nouns and discussing multi-faceted significance.
尽管关于夜宵的健康争议不绝于耳，但其作为一种普遍存在的饮食习惯，已深度融入了中国人的日常生活，反映了一种独特的‘夜生活’消费模式。
Although controversies regarding the healthiness of late-night snacks are incessant, as a universally existing dietary habit, it has been deeply integrated into the daily lives of Chinese people, reflecting a unique consumption pattern of 'nightlife'.
Employing sophisticated vocabulary ('controversies', 'incessant', 'integrated', 'consumption pattern') and nuanced argumentation.
从街头巷尾的烧烤摊到深夜营业的餐厅，夜宵的供给端呈现出极大的灵活性与多样性，以满足不同消费群体的口味与需求。
From barbecue stalls on street corners to restaurants operating late into the night, the supply side of late-night snacks exhibits great flexibility and diversity, catering to the tastes and needs of different consumer groups.
Using formal language to describe economic and social phenomena ('supply side', 'flexibility', 'diversity', 'consumer groups').
研究表明，适度的夜宵摄入，尤其是在进行高强度脑力劳动后，可能有助于缓解疲劳，并为身体提供必要的能量补充。
Research indicates that moderate intake of late-night snacks, especially after engaging in high-intensity mental labor, may help alleviate fatigue and provide necessary energy replenishment for the body.
Referencing research and using precise terminology ('moderate intake', 'high-intensity mental labor', 'alleviate fatigue', 'energy replenishment').
在当代中国，‘夜宵经济’已成为一个不容忽视的经济现象，它不仅拉动了餐饮业的增长，也催生了新的商业模式和就业机会。
In contemporary China, the 'late-night snack economy' has become an economic phenomenon that cannot be ignored; it not only stimulates the growth of the catering industry but also gives rise to new business models and employment opportunities.
Analyzing economic trends and using formal economic terms ('economic phenomenon', 'stimulates growth', 'gives rise to', 'employment opportunities').
对于许多中国人而言，夜宵不仅仅是果腹之物，更是一种生活方式的体现，是忙碌一天后放松身心、与亲友交流的重要时段。
For many Chinese people, late-night snacks are not just sustenance, but a manifestation of a lifestyle, an important period for relaxing body and mind and connecting with family and friends after a busy day.
Discussing lifestyle choices and their broader implications.
虽然存在对夜宵不健康性的担忧，但其在中国社会根深蒂固的地位，使得它不太可能被轻易摒弃，反而可能在健康饮食的指导下得到改良。
Despite concerns about the unhealthiness of late-night snacks, their deep-rooted status in Chinese society makes it unlikely to be easily abandoned; instead, it may be improved under the guidance of healthy eating principles.
Predicting future trends and discussing adaptation.
夜宵作为一种跨越时间和场合的饮食行为，其背后折射出的不仅是饮食习惯的变迁，更是社会经济发展、都市生活节奏以及个体情感需求的多重变奏。
As an eating behavior that transcends time and occasion, late-night snacks reflect not only changes in dietary habits but also multiple variations in socio-economic development, urban life pace, and individual emotional needs.
Using metaphor and abstract analysis to discuss complex societal shifts.
夜宵在中国文化语境中，已超越了单纯的生理需求范畴，演化成为一种承载着社交功能、情感寄托乃至身份认同的复杂文化符号。
In the Chinese cultural context, late-night snacks have transcended the simple scope of physiological needs, evolving into complex cultural symbols that carry social functions, emotional attachments, and even identity.
Employing highly abstract and sophisticated language to deconstruct the cultural significance.
尽管健康学界对夜宵的普遍性及其潜在负面影响提出了诸多警示，但其根植于中国社会生活方式的韧性，使得它在改良而非废除的道路上，展现出一种动态的适应性。
Despite numerous warnings from the health community regarding the prevalence of late-night snacks and their potential negative impacts, their resilience, deeply rooted in Chinese lifestyle, demonstrates a dynamic adaptability on the path of modification rather than abolition.
Utilizing advanced vocabulary ('transcended', 'physiological needs', 'evolution', 'complex cultural symbols', 'incessant', 'prevalence', 'resilience', 'dynamic adaptability', 'modification', 'abolition').
‘夜宵经济’作为一种新兴的经济形态，其蓬勃发展不仅折射出中国经济结构的转型升级，更揭示了都市消费文化在时间维度上的无限延展性。
The 'late-night snack economy', as an emerging economic form, its vigorous development not only reflects the transformation and upgrading of China's economic structure but also reveals the infinite extensibility of urban consumer culture in the temporal dimension.
Analyzing economic and cultural trends with precision and foresight ('emerging economic form', 'vigorous development', 'transformation and upgrading', 'infinite extensibility', 'temporal dimension').
夜宵的消费模式，从个体化的生理慰藉，到群体性的社交仪式，再到基于大数据分析的精准化推荐，无不体现着社会变迁与技术革新对饮食行为的深刻重塑。
The consumption patterns of late-night snacks, from individual physiological comfort to group social rituals, and then to personalized recommendations based on big data analysis, all reflect the profound reshaping of eating behaviors by social changes and technological innovation.
Synthesizing complex ideas and illustrating the impact of technology and societal shifts.
夜宵的文化意涵，已超越了单纯的食物消费，成为一种连接过去与现在、个体与社群、物质与精神的复合性文化载体。
The cultural connotations of late-night snacks have surpassed mere food consumption, becoming a composite cultural carrier connecting past and present, individuals and communities, the material and the spiritual.
Employing sophisticated metaphors and philosophical concepts ('cultural connotations', 'mere food consumption', 'composite cultural carrier', 'material and the spiritual').
尽管健康理念的普及试图引导公众减少夜宵摄入，但其作为一种根深蒂固的文化习俗，其演变轨迹更倾向于在保持其社会功能的同时，寻求更加健康化的表达方式。
Although the popularization of health concepts attempts to guide the public to reduce late-night snack intake, as a deeply ingrained cultural custom, its evolutionary trajectory is more inclined towards seeking healthier modes of expression while maintaining its social functions.
Analyzing cultural inertia and predicting adaptive evolution ('ingrained cultural custom', 'evolutionary trajectory', 'healthier modes of expression', 'social functions').
夜宵的盛行，不仅是饮食习惯的体现，更是当代中国都市生活中一种复杂社会经济现象的缩影，它融合了休闲、社交、消费以及个体情感表达的多元维度。
The prevalence of late-night snacks is not only a reflection of dietary habits but also an epitome of a complex socio-economic phenomenon in contemporary Chinese urban life, integrating diverse dimensions of leisure, social interaction, consumption, and individual emotional expression.
Using precise terminology to describe complex societal phenomena ('epitome', 'socio-economic phenomenon', 'diverse dimensions', 'leisure', 'social interaction', 'consumption', 'individual emotional expression').
从某种意义上说，夜宵已演变为一种非正式的社会润滑剂，它在拉近人际关系、缓解压力、增进情感连接方面，发挥着不容忽视的积极作用。
In a sense, late-night snacks have evolved into an informal social lubricant, playing a significant positive role in bridging interpersonal relationships, alleviating stress, and enhancing emotional connections.
Employing metaphorical language ('social lubricant') and emphasizing the positive, often understated, social functions.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— To eat a late-night snack or meal.
我晚上十二点才回家，所以需要吃点夜宵。
— To want to eat a late-night snack.
都这么晚了，我有点想吃夜宵了。
— The time for eating a late-night snack, usually late at night.
现在是夜宵时间，你想吃什么？
— To have a bit of a late-night snack.
看电影的时候，我们来点夜宵吧。
— To look for a place to eat a late-night snack.
这么晚了，哪里还能找到夜宵？
— A stall or vendor selling late-night snacks, typically street food.
这家夜宵摊的烤串很好吃。
— What late-night snacks are available? / What do you want to eat for a late-night snack?
菜单上有什么夜宵？
— The habit of eating late-night snacks.
他有吃夜宵的习惯，所以经常睡前会吃点东西。
— Late-night snacks are very popular.
这家餐厅的夜宵很受欢迎，总是人满为患。
— Healthy late-night snacks.
为了身体，我选择吃一些健康的夜宵，比如水果。
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Very similar meaning and pronunciation, but 夜宵 is more commonly used in contemporary Mandarin. Both refer to late-night snacks.
While 点心 can be eaten as a late-night snack, its primary meaning is 'dim sum' or 'pastries' and it's not exclusively for late nights. 夜宵 specifically denotes the time.
零食 means 'snacks' in general and can be eaten at any time. 夜宵 is specific to late-night consumption.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To not return home at night; to stay out all night. While not directly about food, it implies being out late, often when one might have a late-night snack.
他最近总是夜不归宿，不知道在忙什么。
Neutral— When hungry, one does not pick and choose; any food will do. This can apply to late-night snacks when one is very hungry.
都快凌晨了，我饿得饥不择食，随便找了点东西吃。
Neutral— To eat without tasting the flavor; to eat distractedly. This might happen if one is eating a late-night snack while working or studying.
他一边看书一边吃夜宵，食不知味。
Neutral— To have one's appetite whetted; to be tempted to eat. This can happen when smelling or seeing delicious late-night snacks.
闻到烧烤的香味，我的食指大动，想来点夜宵。
Neutral— Late at night when everything is quiet. This is the typical setting for 夜宵.
夜深人静时，独自一人吃着夜宵，感觉很宁静。
Neutral— To stay up all night until dawn. People who stay up all night often need 夜宵.
为了准备考试，他通宵达旦地复习，中间吃了好几次夜宵。
Neutral— Extremely tired. People often have 夜宵 to combat fatigue from staying up late.
忙碌了一天，我感到疲惫不堪，需要吃点夜宵来补充体力。
Neutral— To have a large appetite. This can happen late at night when one is particularly hungry.
虽然已经过了晚饭时间，但闻到夜宵的香味，我顿时胃口大开。
Neutral— Dishes and cups scattered about in disorder; a mess after a meal. This could describe the aftermath of a late-night gathering for 夜宵.
聚会结束后，桌上杯盘狼藉，都是大家吃夜宵留下的痕迹。
Neutral— To be ravenously hungry. This is the feeling that often leads to seeking out 夜宵.
半夜被饿醒，饥肠辘辘的我只想立刻找到夜宵。
Neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both terms refer to late-night food and share similar pronunciations and meanings.
夜宵 (yè xiāo) is the more prevalent and commonly used term in modern spoken Mandarin for 'late-night snack.' 宵夜 (xiāo yè) is also understood and used but is considered slightly less common or perhaps a bit more literary/formal in some contexts. For learners, it's generally safer and more practical to use 夜宵.
夜宵：我们晚上去吃夜宵吧！ (Let's go eat late-night snacks tonight!) vs. 宵夜：深夜需要来点宵夜。(In the deep night, one needs some late-night snacks.)
点心 can refer to snacks, and snacks are often eaten as 夜宵.
点心 (diǎnxīn) is a broader term that can mean 'dim sum,' 'pastries,' or 'snacks.' It doesn't inherently imply late-night consumption. 夜宵 (yè xiāo) specifically refers to food eaten late at night, regardless of whether it's a snack, pastry, or even a light meal. You can have 点心 during the day, but 夜宵 is strictly for late hours.
夜宵：我晚上十一点吃了点夜宵，是饺子。(I ate some late-night snacks at 11 PM, they were dumplings.) vs. 点心：下午茶时间，我吃了些点心。(During afternoon tea time, I ate some pastries/snacks.)
零食 means 'snacks,' and people often eat snacks as 夜宵.
零食 (língshí) is a very general term for 'snacks' or 'treats' that can be consumed at any time of the day. It does not specify the time of consumption. 夜宵 (yè xiāo) specifically refers to food eaten late at night. So, while many 零食 can be eaten as 夜宵, not all 夜宵 are necessarily considered 零食 (e.g., a full bowl of noodles might be 夜宵 but not typically called 零食).
夜宵：晚上看电影，我准备了一些夜宵。(Watching a movie at night, I prepared some late-night snacks.) vs. 零食：我包里有很多零食，可以随时吃。(I have a lot of snacks in my bag, I can eat them anytime.)
餐 means 'meal', and 夜宵 is a type of meal or food consumed at a specific time.
餐 (cān) is a general character meaning 'meal' and appears in words for main meals like 早餐 (zǎo cān - breakfast), 午餐 (wǔ cān - lunch), and 晚餐 (wǎn cān - dinner). 夜宵 (yè xiāo) is a specific term for 'late-night snack' or 'late-night meal' and does not use the character 餐. While it's a form of eating, it's distinct from the regular 'meals' denoted by 餐.
夜宵：我晚上十点多吃了点夜宵。(I ate some late-night snacks after 10 PM.) vs. 晚餐：我们晚上七点吃晚餐。(We eat dinner at 7 PM.)
Both are eaten in the evening.
晚饭 (wǎnfàn) specifically refers to the 'dinner' or 'evening meal,' which is typically eaten earlier in the evening (e.g., 6-8 PM). 夜宵 (yè xiāo) refers to food eaten much later, after dinner, usually past 10 PM or midnight. You eat 晚饭 for dinner; you eat 夜宵 when you're hungry late at night after dinner.
夜宵：我晚饭吃得很饱，所以现在不吃夜宵。(I ate a very filling dinner, so I'm not eating a late-night snack now.) vs. 晚饭：我们晚上六点开始吃晚饭。(We start eating dinner at 6 PM.)
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + 想吃 + 夜宵。
我 想吃 夜宵。
这是 + 我的 + 夜宵。
这是 我的 夜宵。
Subject + 在 + Time + 吃 + 夜宵。
我们 在 晚上十点 吃 夜宵。
Subject + 喜欢 + 吃 + 夜宵。
他 喜欢 吃 夜宵。
Subject + 觉得 + 这个 + 夜宵 + Adjective。
我 觉得 这个 夜宵 好吃。
Subject + 正在 + 找 + 夜宵。
她 正在 找 夜宵。
虽然 + Subject + 知道 + 夜宵 + 不好 + Adjective, + 但是 + ...
虽然 我 知道 夜宵 不健康, 但是 我 偶尔 还是 会 吃。
Subject + 经常 + 在 + Time + 吃 + 夜宵。
他 经常 在 深夜 吃 夜宵。
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very High in spoken Mandarin, especially in urban areas and among younger demographics.
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Confusing the tones of 'yè' and 'xiāo'.
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Pronounce 'yè' with a falling tone and 'xiāo' with a falling-rising tone.
Incorrect tones can change the meaning of words or make them hard to understand. For 夜宵, the tones are critical for conveying 'late-night snack'.
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Using 夜宵 for any snack eaten during the day.
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Only use 夜宵 for food eaten late at night, typically after dinner.
The defining characteristic of 夜宵 is the time of consumption. Eating snacks during the day is usually referred to as 零食 (língshí) or 点心 (diǎnxīn).
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Pronouncing 'x' in 'xiāo' like English 'sh'.
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The 'x' sound in Mandarin is made with the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth, producing a softer, more hissing sound than English 'sh'.
This is a common pronunciation challenge for English speakers. Practicing the specific Mandarin 'x' sound is important for clarity.
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Thinking 夜宵 must be unhealthy or greasy food.
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While popular, 夜宵 can also be healthy options like fruit or yogurt.
Although many common 夜宵 choices are not the healthiest, the term itself doesn't restrict the type of food to only unhealthy options. Learners should be aware of healthier alternatives.
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Using 宵夜 instead of 夜宵 without knowing the nuance.
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Prefer 夜宵 in most casual spoken contexts as it's more common.
While 宵夜 is understood, 夜宵 is the more widely used and modern term. Using it will make your Mandarin sound more natural in everyday conversations.
نکات
Master the Tones
The tones for 夜宵 are crucial. '夜' (yè) is the 4th tone (falling), and '宵' (xiāo) is the 1st tone (high and flat). Practicing these tones will significantly improve your pronunciation and make you easily understood.
Expand Your Night Menu
Learn the names of common late-night foods in Chinese, such as 烧烤 (shāokǎo - barbecue), 饺子 (jiǎozi - dumplings), and 面条 (miàntiáo - noodles), to make your conversations about 夜宵 more vivid.
Embrace the Social Aspect
In China, 夜宵 is often a social activity. When you learn this word, think about how people gather with friends or family to share late-night food.
Visual Association
Imagine a clock showing a late hour (like 11 PM) with a plate of delicious food next to it. This visual can help you remember the meaning of 夜宵.
Common Verb Pairings
The most common verb used with 夜宵 is '吃' (chī - to eat). Practice sentences like '我想吃夜宵' (I want to eat a late-night snack).
Use It in Sentences
Try to create your own sentences using 夜宵. For example, '我晚上经常吃夜宵' (I often eat late-night snacks at night).
Listen for It
When watching Chinese dramas or listening to Chinese podcasts, pay attention to when people mention eating late at night. You'll likely hear the word 夜宵.
Distinguish from Similar Terms
Be aware of words like 零食 (língshí - snacks) and 点心 (diǎnxīn - pastries/snacks) and understand that 夜宵 specifically refers to the *time* of consumption (late night).
A Note on Health
While enjoyable, excessive late-night eating can impact health. Consider making healthier choices for your 夜宵 if you choose to have one, like fruit or yogurt.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'yè' like 'yeh!' (but with a falling tone) – like saying 'Yeh, it's late, time for a snack!' And 'xiāo' sounds like 'shao' – imagine 'shao-king' late into the night with snacks. So, 'Yeh, shao-king late, time for night snacks!'
تداعی تصویری
Picture a clock showing 11 PM or midnight. Next to it, imagine a steaming bowl of noodles or some delicious-looking skewers. The 'night' aspect is key, so visualize darkness outside the window.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to describe your ideal late-night snack in Chinese, using the word 夜宵. For example, '我理想的夜宵是热乎乎的饺子。' (My ideal late-night snack is hot dumplings.)
ریشه کلمه
The word 夜宵 is a compound word formed from '夜' (yè) meaning 'night' and '宵' (xiāo) which also means 'night', 'evening', or 'late'. Both characters relate to the time of day. The combination specifically denotes food consumed during the late hours of the night.
معنای اصلی: Literally 'night food' or 'late evening food'.
Sino-Tibetanبافت فرهنگی
The term itself is neutral. However, discussing the health implications of eating late at night can be sensitive, as it's a common habit that many people enjoy despite potential health risks. When discussing it, it's good to acknowledge both the enjoyment and the health considerations.
In English-speaking cultures, the closest equivalents are 'late-night snack,' 'midnight snack,' or sometimes 'supper' if it's a more substantial meal eaten late. However, the cultural emphasis on social gatherings specifically for late-night eating is more pronounced in some East Asian cultures.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Socializing with friends late at night.
- 我们去吃夜宵吧。
- 这家夜宵很不错。
- 你饿不饿？想吃点夜宵吗？
Studying or working late.
- 我需要点夜宵来提神。
- 忙了一晚，来点夜宵补充体力。
- 晚上十点了，是夜宵时间了。
Ordering food late at night.
- 有什么夜宵可以点？
- 我想点一份夜宵外卖。
- 这家店的夜宵送得快吗？
Discussing food preferences late at night.
- 你喜欢吃什么样的夜宵？
- 今晚的夜宵你想吃什么？
- 我不太喜欢太油腻的夜宵。
At a late-night restaurant or street food stall.
- 一份夜宵，谢谢。
- 这里的夜宵很好吃。
- 请问还有夜宵吗？
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"你一般几点吃夜宵？"
"你最喜欢吃什么作为夜宵？"
"你觉得吃夜宵对身体好吗？"
"有什么推荐的夜宵店吗？"
"你有没有特别的夜宵习惯？"
موضوعات نگارش
描述一次你吃夜宵的经历，包括时间、地点、食物以及当时的心情。
你认为吃夜宵是一种好的生活习惯吗？为什么？
如果让你设计一份菜单，你会包含哪些特别的夜宵？
想象一下，你正在给一个外国朋友介绍中国的夜宵文化，你会怎么说？
写下你最想吃的一份夜宵，并解释为什么。
سوالات متداول
10 سوالThe literal translation of 夜宵 is 'night food' or 'late evening food'. '夜' (yè) means 'night', and '宵' (xiāo) also refers to 'night' or 'late evening'. Together, they specifically denote food consumed during the late hours of the night.
People typically eat 夜宵 late at night, usually after their regular dinner and before going to bed. This is often past 10 PM or even midnight, especially if they are staying up late for work, study, or social activities.
Common 夜宵 include a wide range of foods, from simple snacks like fruits or nuts, to more substantial items like instant noodles, dumplings (jiaozi), steamed buns (baozi), congee, barbecue skewers (chuan), and various street foods. The choice often depends on personal preference, availability, and the context (e.g., social gathering vs. studying alone).
No, 夜宵 is generally not considered a main meal like breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's typically a snack or a light meal eaten to satisfy hunger late at night, rather than a formal dining occasion. However, in some social contexts, it can be more elaborate.
Generally, health experts advise against eating large meals or greasy foods late at night, as it can affect digestion and sleep quality, and potentially lead to weight gain. However, moderate consumption of light, healthy options like fruit or yogurt is often considered acceptable. The context and type of food matter significantly.
Both 夜宵 (yè xiāo) and 宵夜 (xiāo yè) refer to late-night snacks or meals. 夜宵 is the more commonly used term in modern spoken Mandarin, while 宵夜 might be considered slightly less common or more formal/literary by some speakers. For learners, using 夜宵 is generally recommended.
No, the defining characteristic of 夜宵 is that it is eaten late at night. If you eat food earlier in the evening, it would be considered part of dinner (晚餐) or a regular snack (零食), not 夜宵.
Common verbs used with 夜宵 are '吃' (chī - to eat), '想吃' (xiǎng chī - to want to eat), '做' (zuò - to make), and '找' (zhǎo - to look for). For example, '我想吃夜宵' (I want to eat a late-night snack) or '我们去吃夜宵吧' (Let's go eat a late-night snack).
Yes, 夜宵 is very much a cultural concept in China and many other East Asian countries. It's often associated with social gatherings, relaxation after work or study, and a unique aspect of urban nightlife. The types of food and the social rituals surrounding it are culturally influenced.
No, absolutely not. 夜宵 specifically means food eaten late at night. Breakfast is called 早餐 (zǎo cān) and is eaten in the morning. They are at opposite ends of the day.
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نمره کامل!
Master the Tones
The tones for 夜宵 are crucial. '夜' (yè) is the 4th tone (falling), and '宵' (xiāo) is the 1st tone (high and flat). Practicing these tones will significantly improve your pronunciation and make you easily understood.
Context is Key
Remember that 夜宵 is specifically for late-night food. If you're eating earlier, it's likely dinner (晚餐) or a regular snack (零食).
Expand Your Night Menu
Learn the names of common late-night foods in Chinese, such as 烧烤 (shāokǎo - barbecue), 饺子 (jiǎozi - dumplings), and 面条 (miàntiáo - noodles), to make your conversations about 夜宵 more vivid.
Embrace the Social Aspect
In China, 夜宵 is often a social activity. When you learn this word, think about how people gather with friends or family to share late-night food.
مثال
别吃太多夜宵，对身体不好。
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر food
一两
B1Fifty grams; a Chinese unit of weight (approx. 50g).
一斤
B1Half a kilogram; a Chinese unit of weight (approx. 500g).
一袋
B1A bag of.
少一点儿
A2کمی کمتر؛ اندکی کمتر. برای درخواست مقدار یا درجه کمتر استفاده می شود. (مثال: من شکر کمتری در قهوه ام می خواهم.)
多一点儿
A2کمی بیشتر. برای درخواست مقدار اضافی ناچیز یا مقایسه دو چیز با تفاوت اندک استفاده میشود.
一口
B1A mouthful; a bite; a small amount (of food or drink).
一瓶
B1یک بطری از.
一碗
B1یک کاسه...
一盒
B1یک جعبه از. به عنوان مثال، یک جعبه شکلات.
一杯
B1یک فنجان. 'من یک فنجان چای میخواهم.'
