A1 Idiom Informal

吃吃喝喝

chī chī hē hē

Eating and drinking

Meaning

Engaging in the activities of consuming food and beverages.

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Cultural Background

In the North, '吃吃喝喝' is often associated with heavy drinking (baijiu) and long, loud dinners. In the South, it might be more focused on tea, dim sum, or smaller, more frequent meals. In cities like Shanghai, it might involve trendy cafes and bars rather than traditional banquets. In rural areas, it is often tied to village festivals and weddings.

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Rhythm

Say it with a light, happy tone to sound natural.

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Context

Do not use this in a business meeting!

Meaning

Engaging in the activities of consuming food and beverages.

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Rhythm

Say it with a light, happy tone to sound natural.

⚠️

Context

Do not use this in a business meeting!

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

周末我们打算在家______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 吃吃喝喝

The phrase fits the context of weekend leisure.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 他整天吃吃喝喝。

The phrase is an intransitive verb phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 今晚去哪儿? B: ______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 去吃吃喝喝吧

Fits the context of a social invitation.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

周末我们打算在家______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 吃吃喝喝

The phrase fits the context of weekend leisure.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 他整天吃吃喝喝。

The phrase is an intransitive verb phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 今晚去哪儿? B: ______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 去吃吃喝喝吧

Fits the context of a social invitation.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

Only if used to criticize someone's laziness.

No, it's too informal.

Related Phrases

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吃喝玩乐

specialized form

Eat, drink, play, and have fun.

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大吃大喝

similar

Feasting/binging.

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聚餐

contrast

Group meal.

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应酬

contrast

Socializing for business.

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