When we talk about enjoying food, we often use the verb "享用" (xiǎng yòng). This word specifically refers to the act of enjoying a meal or food, and it carries a slightly more formal or appreciative nuance than a general verb like "喜欢" (xǐ huān, to like).
For example, if you're inviting someone to eat, you might say "请慢用" (qǐng màn yòng), which literally means "please use slowly," but implies "please enjoy your meal." After a satisfying meal, you could express your contentment by saying "这顿饭我享用得很开心" (zhè dùn fàn wǒ xiǎng yòng de hěn kāi xīn), meaning "I very happily enjoyed this meal."
난이도
Common characters, straightforward meaning.
Common characters, simple to write.
Relatively easy pronunciation for both characters.
Clear tones, not easily confused with similar-sounding words.
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선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
수준별 예문
我喜欢享用美食。
I like to enjoy delicious food.
请享用你的晚餐。
Please enjoy your dinner.
我们一起享用午餐。
We enjoy lunch together.
他们正在享用咖啡。
They are enjoying coffee.
你享用了早餐吗？
Did you enjoy breakfast?
我喜欢在公园享用野餐。
I like to enjoy a picnic in the park.
孩子们高兴地享用着冰淇淋。
The children are happily enjoying ice cream.
祝你享用这顿饭！
Enjoy this meal!
사용법
享用 (xiǎngyòng) specifically means to enjoy food or a meal. It implies appreciation and pleasure derived from eating. It's a more formal and polite way to say 'enjoy your meal' than just 喜欢 (xǐhuān). You can use it for enjoying a delicious dish, a feast, or a pleasant dining experience.
A common mistake is using 享用 (xiǎngyòng) for enjoying non-food related things. For example, you wouldn't say '我享用这部电影' (Wǒ xiǎngyòng zhè bù diànyǐng - I enjoy this movie). Instead, for general enjoyment, you would use 喜欢 (xǐhuān) or 享受 (xiǎngshòu). 享用 is only for food/meals.
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Basic Meaning of 享用
享用 (xiǎng yòng) directly translates to 'enjoy' but is specifically used for enjoying food or a meal. Think of it as a more formal or appreciative way to say 'eat' or 'have a meal'.
Using 享用 in a Sentence
You can use 享用 with nouns that refer to food. For example, 享用美食 (xiǎng yòng měi shí) means 'enjoy delicious food'.
Common Phrases with 享用
A very common phrase is 请享用！ (qǐng xiǎng yòng!), which means 'Please enjoy!' and is often said when serving food, similar to 'Bon appétit!' in French or 'Enjoy your meal!' in English.
享用 vs. 喜欢
Do not confuse 享用 with 喜欢 (xǐ huān). 喜欢 means 'to like' or 'to enjoy' in a general sense (e.g., 'I like this movie'), while 享用 is specifically for the act of enjoying food.
Formal Context for 享用
享用 can feel a bit more formal or polite than just saying '吃' (chī - to eat). It implies a certain appreciation for the meal.
Grammar: Verb + Object
The structure is straightforward: Subject + 享用 + Food Noun. For example, 他们享用晚餐 (tā men xiǎng yòng wǎn cān - They enjoyed dinner).
Not for General Enjoyment
Remember, you would NOT use 享用 to say 'I enjoy watching movies' or 'I enjoy reading books.' For those, you would use 喜欢 or 享受 (xiǎng shòu - to enjoy generally, a broader term).
Politeness in Chinese Dining
Using 请享用 shows politeness and hospitality when serving guests, much like offering a warm welcome to the meal.
Related Term: 享受
For higher-level learners, note the difference with 享受 (xiǎng shòu). While 享用 is for food, 享受 is a broader term for 'to enjoy' or 'to take pleasure in' anything, like 享受生活 (xiǎng shòu shēng huó - enjoy life).
Practice Sentences
Try making sentences with 享用! For instance, 'I hope you enjoyed the meal' could be 希望你享用这顿饭 (xī wàng nǐ xiǎng yòng zhè dùn fàn).
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At a restaurant or someone's home, when food is served:
- 请大家享用美食。(Please everyone enjoy the delicious food.)
- 慢慢享用。(Enjoy your meal, take your time.)
- 希望您享用这顿饭。(I hope you enjoy this meal.)
Describing the act of eating and enjoying a meal:
- 我喜欢慢慢享用早餐。(I like to slowly enjoy breakfast.)
- 我们正在享用晚餐。(We are enjoying dinner.)
- 全家人一起享用大餐。(The whole family enjoys a big meal together.)
When offering something to eat or drink:
- 请享用茶点。(Please enjoy the refreshments.)
- 您可以享用这些水果。(You can enjoy these fruits.)
- 享用您的咖啡。(Enjoy your coffee.)
After a meal, expressing satisfaction:
- 我享用了一顿美味的午餐。(I enjoyed a delicious lunch.)
- 我们都很享用刚才的食物。(We all really enjoyed the food just now.)
- 谢谢您的款待，我们享用得很开心。(Thank you for your hospitality, we enjoyed it very much.)
In a more formal setting, for example, a hotel or airline service:
- 欢迎享用我们的自助早餐。(Welcome to enjoy our buffet breakfast.)
- 旅客可以享用免费饮品。(Passengers can enjoy free beverages.)
- 祝您享用愉快的旅程和美食。(Wish you enjoy a pleasant journey and good food.)
대화 시작하기
"你喜欢享用什么类型的食物？ (What kind of food do you like to enjoy?)"
"你觉得在哪里享用美食最舒服？ (Where do you think is the most comfortable place to enjoy good food?)"
"上次你享用的大餐是什么？ (What was the last big meal you enjoyed?)"
"在旅行中，你喜欢享用当地特色美食吗？ (When traveling, do you like to enjoy local specialty foods?)"
"对你来说，享用一顿饭最重要的感受是什么？ (For you, what is the most important feeling when enjoying a meal?)"
일기 주제
描述一次你非常享受的用餐体验。 (Describe a dining experience you enjoyed very much.)
写下你最喜欢享用的三道菜，并解释原因。 (Write down your three favorite dishes to enjoy and explain why.)
如果你可以和任何人一起享用一顿饭，你会选择谁？为什么？ (If you could enjoy a meal with anyone, who would you choose? Why?)
反思一下，享用食物对你来说意味着什么？ (Reflect on what enjoying food means to you.)
你认为在不同文化中，人们享用食物的方式有什么不同？ (How do you think people enjoy food differently in different cultures?)
셀프 테스트 24 질문
Imagine you're at a friend's house for dinner. They've just served a delicious meal. How would you tell them you are enjoying the food? Use '享用' in your sentence.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
谢谢你，这顿饭我享用得很好。 (Thank you, I am really enjoying this meal.)
You are invited to a restaurant opening. Describe what you hope to do there using '享用'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我期待在那里享用美食。 (I look forward to enjoying the delicious food there.)
Your family is having a holiday feast. How would you encourage everyone to enjoy the meal using '享用'?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
大家请享用吧！ (Everyone, please enjoy the meal!)
根据短文，他们在公园里做了什么？
Read this passage:
今天天气很好，我们决定去公园野餐。妈妈准备了很多好吃的食物，有三明治、水果和蛋糕。我们坐在草地上，一边聊天一边享用美食，非常开心。
根据短文，他们在公园里做了什么？
短文中提到“一边聊天一边享用美食”，所以他们在公园里享用美食。
短文中提到“一边聊天一边享用美食”，所以他们在公园里享用美食。
这家餐厅有什么特点？
Read this passage:
这家新开的餐厅很受欢迎。他们的菜品很特别，味道也很好。很多人都喜欢来这里享用晚餐。
这家餐厅有什么特点？
短文中说“他们的菜品很特别，味道也很好”，所以这是这家餐厅的特点。
短文中说“他们的菜品很特别，味道也很好”，所以这是这家餐厅的特点。
作者为什么喜欢在周末自己做饭？
Read this passage:
我最喜欢在周末的时候，在家自己做饭。我可以选择自己喜欢的食材，然后慢慢地烹饪。做好的饭菜，我会和家人一起享用，感觉很幸福。
作者为什么喜欢在周末自己做饭？
短文中提到“我可以选择自己喜欢的食材，然后慢慢地烹饪。做好的饭菜，我会和家人一起享用”，说明作者喜欢自己做饭是因为可以享用自己喜欢的食物。
短文中提到“我可以选择自己喜欢的食材，然后慢慢地烹饪。做好的饭菜，我会和家人一起享用”，说明作者喜欢自己做饭是因为可以享用自己喜欢的食物。
Someone is inviting you to enjoy a meal.
It's about tonight's rich dinner.
The children are happily eating their lunch.
Read this aloud:
我喜欢享用一顿丰盛的早餐。
Focus: xiǎng yòng
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Read this aloud:
请你慢慢享用你的咖啡。
Focus: màn màn xiǎng yòng
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Read this aloud:
他们一家人正在享用周末的午餐。
Focus: yī jiā rén zhèng zài xiǎng yòng
당신의 답변:
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The speaker is talking about tonight's dinner.
The speaker is describing what children ate at a party.
The speaker is offering fresh fruits.
Read this aloud:
我喜欢在周末享用一顿悠闲的早午餐。
Focus: 享用 (xiǎngyòng), 悠闲 (yōuxián)
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他们一家人正在海边享用烧烤大餐。
Focus: 享用 (xiǎngyòng), 烧烤 (shāokǎo)
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希望你能享用这次特别准备的家常菜。
Focus: 享用 (xiǎngyòng), 家常菜 (jiāchángcài)
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The food at this restaurant is delicious, and I enjoy it very much every time I come.
It's a great happiness to be able to enjoy hometown delicacies in a foreign land.
At dinner time, the family sat around, happily enjoying the meal mom cooked.
Read this aloud:
请你用“享用”描述一次你印象深刻的用餐经历。
Focus: xiǎng yòng
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当你享用美食时，你通常会关注哪些方面？
Focus: xiǎng yòng
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在中国，人们在哪些场合会特别强调“享用”美食？
Focus: xiǎng yòng
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Basic Meaning of 享用
享用 (xiǎng yòng) directly translates to 'enjoy' but is specifically used for enjoying food or a meal. Think of it as a more formal or appreciative way to say 'eat' or 'have a meal'.
Using 享用 in a Sentence
You can use 享用 with nouns that refer to food. For example, 享用美食 (xiǎng yòng měi shí) means 'enjoy delicious food'.
Common Phrases with 享用
A very common phrase is 请享用！ (qǐng xiǎng yòng!), which means 'Please enjoy!' and is often said when serving food, similar to 'Bon appétit!' in French or 'Enjoy your meal!' in English.
享用 vs. 喜欢
Do not confuse 享用 with 喜欢 (xǐ huān). 喜欢 means 'to like' or 'to enjoy' in a general sense (e.g., 'I like this movie'), while 享用 is specifically for the act of enjoying food.
예시
祝您用餐愉快，请慢享用。
관련 콘텐츠
food 관련 단어
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
A2A bit less.
多一点儿
A2A bit more.
一口
B1A mouthful; a bite; a small amount (of food or drink).
一瓶
B1A bottle of.
一碗
B1Measure word for a bowl of food.
一盒
B1A box of.
一杯
B1Measure word for a cup of liquid.
