Breakfast is the crucial first meal that fuels your body for the day ahead.
Word in 30 Seconds
- The first meal of the day after waking up.
- Essential for providing energy for morning activities.
- Commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
用法模式：早餐常作为句子的主语、宾语或定语。例如：“我吃早餐”（宾语）、“早餐很重要”（主语）。在口语中，人们常说“吃早饭”或“用早餐”，后者较为正式。
- 1常见语境：早餐的语境非常广泛，涵盖家庭生活、学校食堂、职场快餐店等。在快节奏的都市生活中，“外卖早餐”或“便利店早餐”成为常态；而在周末或传统家庭中，早餐可能更加丰盛，包含粥、包子、豆浆或西式的面包与牛奶。
Examples
我每天早上七点吃早餐。
everydayI eat breakfast at 7 am every day.
酒店为您提供免费的欧式早餐。
formalThe hotel provides you with a complimentary continental breakfast.
走，一起去吃个早饭吧！
informalLet's go grab some breakfast!
营养均衡的早餐对学生的学习表现有显著影响。
academicA nutritionally balanced breakfast has a significant impact on students' academic performance.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
早餐时间
Breakfast time
早餐店
Breakfast shop
不吃早餐
Skip breakfast
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to light snacks or breakfast foods, often with a regional flavor. It is less formal than '早餐'.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '早餐' in formal or written contexts. '早饭' is more common in spoken, everyday language. Always use the verb '吃' before these nouns.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to add the verb '吃' (eat) before the noun. Another mistake is using '早餐' as a verb, which is grammatically incorrect in Chinese.
Tips
Use with '吃' for actions
Always pair '早餐' with the verb '吃' (to eat) when describing the action. For example, '我每天都吃早餐'.
Avoid literal translations
Do not translate 'breakfast' as '早饭' in formal business emails. Use '早餐' to maintain a professional tone.
Breakfast is a social event
In many Chinese cities, breakfast is often bought from street vendors. It is common to see people eating on their way to work or school.
Word Origin
The word '早' represents the sun rising, and '餐' refers to a meal. Combined, they signify the first meal of the day.
Cultural Context
Breakfast in China is highly regional. From Cantonese dim sum to Beijing's soy milk and fried dough sticks, it is a key part of local culture.
Memory Tip
Think of '早' (early) + '餐' (meal). It is the meal you eat early in the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions两者意思基本相同，可以互换使用。“早餐”在书面语和正式场合更常用，“早饭”则在日常口语中更接地气。
早餐通常在早晨7点到9点之间食用。这个时间段符合人体生物钟，有利于营养吸收。
不可以，早餐在中文里是名词。如果你想表达吃早餐的动作，应该说“吃早餐”。
在中国，常见的早餐搭配有豆浆油条、包子稀饭、面包牛奶等。根据地域不同，早餐的种类非常丰富。
Test Yourself
为了身体健康，我们每天都应该按时吃___。
根据句意，一天开始时吃的饭是早餐。
下列哪个句子是正确的？
在中文里，时间状语“早餐”可以放在句首，或者作为“吃”的宾语。
早餐 / 营养 / 丰富 / 的 / 很
“丰富的早餐”是主语，“很营养”是谓语，结构正确。
Score: /3
Summary
Breakfast is the crucial first meal that fuels your body for the day ahead.
- The first meal of the day after waking up.
- Essential for providing energy for morning activities.
- Commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
Use with '吃' for actions
Always pair '早餐' with the verb '吃' (to eat) when describing the action. For example, '我每天都吃早餐'.
Avoid literal translations
Do not translate 'breakfast' as '早饭' in formal business emails. Use '早餐' to maintain a professional tone.
Breakfast is a social event
In many Chinese cities, breakfast is often bought from street vendors. It is common to see people eating on their way to work or school.
Examples
4 of 4我每天早上七点吃早餐。
I eat breakfast at 7 am every day.
酒店为您提供免费的欧式早餐。
The hotel provides you with a complimentary continental breakfast.
走，一起去吃个早饭吧！
Let's go grab some breakfast!
营养均衡的早餐对学生的学习表现有显著影响。
A nutritionally balanced breakfast has a significant impact on students' academic performance.
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