When you eat something yummy, you'll want to say it's 好吃! This word literally means "good to eat."
You can use it to describe any food or drink that tastes great. It's a very common and useful word.
For example, if you just had a fantastic meal, you can say, "这个菜很好吃!" (Zhège cài hěn hǎochī!) which means "This dish is very delicious!"
Remember, it's specifically for food and drink, not for other things you might enjoy.
When we describe food that tastes good, the most common and direct way is to use the adjective 好吃 (hǎo chī). This word literally translates to 'good to eat.' While you might be tempted to use other words like 'delicious' or 'tasty' in English, 好吃 is the go-to in Chinese for food.
For example, if you eat a really good dumpling, you'd say 这个饺子很好吃 (Zhège jiǎozi hěn hǎochī), meaning 'These dumplings are very delicious.' Remember, it's specifically for food, so you wouldn't use it to describe a beautiful view or a good book.
When talking about food in Chinese, you'll often hear the word 好吃 (hǎo chī). It literally translates to "good to eat," and it's the most common way to say something is delicious. You can use it for anything from a snack to a full meal. For example, if someone asks you if a dish is good, you can simply reply with "好吃!"
When we describe food that tastes good, the most common and direct way is to use the adjective 好吃 (hǎo chī). It literally translates to 'good to eat.'
You can use it for a wide variety of dishes, from street food to fine dining. It's a very versatile and widely understood term that you'll hear all the time in China.
For example, if someone offers you a dish and you enjoy it, a simple '这个很好吃！' (Zhège hěn hǎo chī!) – 'This is delicious!' – is perfect.
好吃 in 30 Seconds
- Use 好吃 (hǎochī) to say food is delicious.
- It's a common and simple way to compliment food.
- Literally means 'good to eat'.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's talk about a super common and useful Chinese word: 好吃 (hǎo chī). You'll hear this one all the time, especially if you love food – and who doesn't? Simply put, 好吃 means 'delicious' or 'tasty' and it's used exclusively for food. It’s one of those essential phrases you'll want to have ready when you're trying out all the amazing dishes in China, or even just talking about your favorite meal.
Think about it: when you eat something really good, what's the first thing you want to say? Probably something like, 'This is delicious!' or 'So good!' In Chinese, that's exactly where 好吃 comes in. It's a direct and straightforward way to express your enjoyment of food.
- DEFINITION
- Delicious (for food)
It’s important to remember that 好吃 is specifically for food. You wouldn't use it to describe a good movie, a good song, or a good book. For those, you'd use different words. Keep it simple: if you can eat it, and it tastes good, then it's 好吃.
You can use 好吃 in a few different ways. Most commonly, you'll hear it as a simple exclamation, or as part of a sentence describing a dish. Let's look at some examples:
- To say something is delicious: '这个菜很好吃。' (Zhège cài hěn hǎo chī.) This dish is very delicious.
- To ask if something is delicious: '这个好吃吗？' (Zhège hǎo chī ma?) Is this delicious?
- To agree that something is delicious: '嗯，很好吃！' (Ńg, hěn hǎo chī!) Mmm, very delicious!
You'll find that Chinese people use 好吃 frequently in everyday conversations about meals. It’s a polite and common way to compliment the chef, or to express satisfaction with the food. If you’re at a dinner party and someone asks you how the food is, saying '很好吃!' will always be a good response.
这个饭很好吃。(Zhège fàn hěn hǎo chī.)
This food is very (很) delicious (好吃).
你觉得这个面好吃吗？(Nǐ juédé zhège miàn hǎo chī ma?)
Do you (你) think (觉得) this (这个) noodle (面) is delicious (好吃)?
As you can see from the examples, 好吃 is often paired with '很' (hěn), which means 'very.' While '很' technically means 'very,' in this context, it often just acts as a connector, making the sentence flow more naturally. So '很好吃' can mean 'very delicious' or simply 'delicious.' Don't overthink the 'very' part too much unless you want to emphasize it.
Another thing to note is that 好吃 combines two characters: 好 (hǎo), meaning 'good,' and 吃 (chī), meaning 'to eat.' So, literally, it means 'good to eat.' This kind of construction, where two characters combine to form a new meaning, is very common in Chinese. Understanding the individual characters can sometimes give you a hint about the overall meaning of a new word.
So, next time you’re enjoying a meal, or even just talking about food, try to use 好吃. It's a simple, effective, and very commonly understood word that will make your Chinese sound more natural. Don't be afraid to use it often!
§ How to Use 好吃 (hǎo chī) in a Sentence
好吃 (hǎo chī) means 'delicious' or 'tasty'. It's an adjective you use specifically for food. You wouldn't use it to describe a person, a book, or a movie. Keep it simple: food only.
The most straightforward way to use 好吃 is to put it directly after the food item you're describing, or after the verb 'to be' (是 shì).
§ Basic Sentence Structure
Here are the common ways you'll use 好吃:
- Subject + 好吃 (hǎo chī): This is the simplest form.
- Subject + 很 (hěn) + 好吃 (hǎo chī): Adding 很 (hěn) here doesn't necessarily mean 'very delicious'. In Chinese, when an adjective stands alone as a predicate (describing the subject), it often sounds better with 很 (hěn) in front of it. It just makes the sentence flow more naturally. Think of it as 'is delicious' rather than 'is *very* delicious'.
- Subject + 是 (shì) + 好吃的 (hǎo chī de): Using 是 (shì) with 的 (de) is another common way to say something is delicious. This structure emphasizes the deliciousness as a quality of the food.
Let's look at some examples.
这个菜好吃。
- Translation Hint
- This dish is delicious.
这个苹果很好吃。
- Translation Hint
- This apple is (very) delicious.
这是很好吃的东西。
- Translation Hint
- This is delicious food/something delicious.
§ Asking if something is delicious
To ask if something is delicious, you can use 吗 (ma) at the end of the sentence or use the A-not-A question structure.
- Subject + 好吃 + 吗 (ma)?
- Subject + 好吃 + 不 + 好吃 (bù hǎo chī)?
这个蛋糕好吃吗？
- Translation Hint
- Is this cake delicious?
那家饭馆的菜好吃不好吃？
- Translation Hint
- Is the food at that restaurant delicious or not delicious? / Is the food at that restaurant any good?
§ Expressing degrees of deliciousness
You can use adverbs to show how delicious something is.
- 很 (hěn): As discussed, often just means 'is'.
- 非常 (fēi cháng): Very, extremely.
- 特别 (tè bié): Especially, particularly.
- 真 (zhēn): Really, truly.
这个汤好吃极了！
- Translation Hint
- This soup is extremely delicious! (Lit. delicious to the extreme)
这个面包真好吃。
- Translation Hint
- This bread is really delicious.
这道菜非常好吃，我吃了两碗。
- Translation Hint
- This dish is extremely delicious, I ate two bowls.
§ Using 好吃 with 的 (de) to modify nouns
You can use 好吃的 (hǎo chī de) before a noun to describe 'delicious [noun]'.
我喜欢吃好吃的饭。
- Translation Hint
- I like to eat delicious food.
哪里有好吃的饺子？
- Translation Hint
- Where are there delicious dumplings?
By understanding these simple structures, you can confidently use 好吃 to talk about food you enjoy (or don't enjoy!) in Chinese. Practice these examples and start describing your favorite dishes!
§ What '好吃' means
- Definition
- Delicious (for food). You'll hear this word constantly when people are talking about food they enjoy.
When you're learning Chinese, one of the first things you'll talk about is food. And when you talk about food, you absolutely need to know how to say 'delicious.' That's where 好吃 (hǎo chī) comes in. It's a simple, direct way to express that something tastes good. It literally means 'good to eat.'
§ At the restaurant
You've just ordered a fantastic meal at a Chinese restaurant. How do you tell your friends, or even the waiter, that you love it? You use 好吃.
这个菜很好吃！
- Hint
- This dish is very delicious!
这里的饺子真好吃。
- Hint
- The dumplings here are really delicious.
You can also use it to ask if something is delicious, or if someone likes the food:
你觉得这个面好吃吗？
- Hint
- Do you think these noodles are delicious?
§ With friends and family
At home, or with close friends, 好吃 is a common compliment to the cook. It's a simple way to show appreciation.
妈妈做的饭总是那么好吃。
- Hint
- Mom's cooking is always so delicious.
这蛋糕真好吃，我可以再吃一块吗？
- Hint
- This cake is really delicious, can I have another piece?
§ In casual conversation and reviews
Beyond direct compliments, 好吃 is used in general discussions about food, recommendations, or even when you're just thinking out loud about something tasty you had.
- When recommending a place to eat:
那家新开的饭店菜很好吃。
- Hint
- The food at that newly opened restaurant is very delicious.
- When reviewing food online or with friends:
他们的烤鸭非常好吃，我每次都点。
- Hint
- Their roast duck is extremely delicious, I order it every time.
- When deciding what to eat:
今天想吃点好吃的。
- Hint
- Today I want to eat something delicious.
§ Summary: Where you'll hear and use 好吃
You'll hear and use 好吃 in almost any context where food is discussed. It's fundamental. Here's a quick list of places:
- Restaurants: Complimenting dishes, asking for recommendations.
- Homes: Praising home-cooked meals.
- Social gatherings: Discussing food at parties, events.
- Markets/Shops: Talking about ingredients or snacks.
- Online reviews: Describing food experiences.
- General conversation: Anytime food comes up!
Mastering 好吃 is a quick win for sounding more natural in Chinese conversations. Start using it today!
§ Mistake 1: Using 好吃 for everything good
Many beginners, fresh from learning that 好吃 means 'delicious', start using it to describe anything they like. While it's great to be enthusiastic, remember that 好吃 is specifically for *food*. You wouldn't say a movie is 'delicious' in English, and the same goes for 好吃 in Chinese.
这部电影好吃。(Incorrect: This movie is delicious.)
这部电影很好看。(Correct: This movie is very good/nice to watch.)
§ Mistake 2: Confusing it with 好喝 (hǎohē)
This is a common and understandable mistake, as both words start with 好 (hǎo) and describe something being 'good'. However, 好吃 is for food you *eat*, while 好喝 (hǎohē) is for drinks you *drink*. It seems obvious, but in the heat of conversation, it's easy to mix them up.
- DEFINITION
- 好喝 (hǎohē): delicious (for drinks)
这杯咖啡好吃。(Incorrect: This cup of coffee is delicious.)
这杯咖啡好喝。(Correct: This cup of coffee is delicious.)
§ Mistake 3: Overuse of 很 (hěn)
While 很 (hěn) means 'very' and is often used before adjectives, native speakers frequently omit it when the context is clear or when they want to sound more natural. Saying '好吃' by itself is perfectly fine and often sounds more natural than '很好吃' in casual conversation, especially when enthusiastically expressing pleasure at eating.
这个菜很好吃。(This dish is very delicious.)
这个菜好吃！(This dish is delicious!)
Both are grammatically correct, but the second one with just '好吃' often conveys a more immediate and enthusiastic reaction. The '很' can sometimes make it sound a bit more formal or like you're stating a fact rather than expressing a feeling.
§ How to avoid these mistakes
- Context is King: Always think about what you are describing. Is it something you eat? Then 好吃 is probably right. Is it something you drink? Use 好喝.
- Listen to Natives: Pay attention to how native Chinese speakers use these words in different situations. You'll quickly pick up on the nuances.
- Practice: The more you use these words, the more natural it will become. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn!
§ What does 好吃 mean?
好吃 (hǎochī) is a common adjective in Chinese. It means 'delicious' or 'tasty' specifically for food. It's an A1 level word, so you'll hear it a lot.
- Definition
- Delicious (for food)
§ How to use 好吃 in a sentence
Using 好吃 is straightforward. You can use it after a verb like 'is' (是, shì) or directly before a noun that you are describing as delicious.
这个菜很好吃。
- Translation Hint
- This dish is very delicious.
我喜欢好吃的饭。
- Translation Hint
- I like delicious food.
§ Asking if something is delicious
You can easily form a question by adding 吗 (ma) at the end of a statement, or by using a positive-negative construction.
- Using 吗 (ma):
这个菜好吃吗？
- Translation Hint
- Is this dish delicious?
- Using a positive-negative construction:
这个菜好吃不好吃？
- Translation Hint
- Is this dish delicious or not?
§ Similar words and when to use them
While 好吃 is your go-to for food, Chinese has other words for 'good' or 'pleasant' depending on what you're talking about. It's important to use the correct one.
- 好喝 (hǎohē)
- This means 'delicious' or 'good' for drinks. Think 'good to drink'.
这杯咖啡很好喝。
- Translation Hint
- This cup of coffee is very delicious (good to drink).
- 好听 (hǎotīng)
- This means 'good to listen to', used for music, voices, or sounds.
这首歌很好听。
- Translation Hint
- This song is very good (to listen to).
- 好看 (hǎokàn)
- This means 'good to look at', for things that are beautiful, pretty, or a good movie/show.
这部电影很好看。
- Translation Hint
- This movie is very good (to watch).
- 好玩 (hǎowán)
- This means 'fun' or 'interesting' for places, activities, or games.
这个游戏很好玩。
- Translation Hint
- This game is very fun.
How Formal Is It?
"这道菜真是美味佳肴。"
"这个苹果很好吃。"
"哇，这个太好吃了！"
"妈妈做的饭最好吃！"
"这顿饭简直绝了！"
Pronunciation Guide
- mispronouncing the 'h' sound as a hard 'h' instead of a soft aspirated 'h'
- not giving enough emphasis to the 'chi' syllable
Difficulty Rating
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Grammar to Know
好吃 is an adjective, so it can directly modify a noun. For example, 好吃的饭 (hǎochī de fàn, delicious food).
这米饭很好吃。 (Zhè mǐfàn hěn hǎochī. This rice is very delicious.)
It can be used in a subject-verb-complement structure. For example, 这道菜好吃 (Zhè dào cài hǎochī, This dish is delicious).
今天的面条好吃吗？ (Jīntiān de miàntiáo hǎochī ma? Are today's noodles delicious?)
You can use degree adverbs like 很 (hěn, very), 太 (tài, too), or 非常 (fēicháng, extremely) before 好吃 to intensify the meaning. For example, 很好吃 (hěn hǎochī, very delicious).
这个饺子非常好吃！ (Zhège jiǎozi fēicháng hǎochī! This dumpling is extremely delicious!)
To ask if something is delicious, you can use the structure 'subject + 好吃吗?' For example, 这个菜好吃吗？ (Zhège cài hǎochī ma? Is this dish delicious?)
你觉得这个苹果好吃吗？ (Nǐ juéde zhège píngguǒ hǎochī ma? Do you think this apple is delicious?)
To express something is not delicious, use 不 (bù) before 好吃. For example, 不好吃 (bù hǎochī, not delicious).
这个汤不好吃。 (Zhège tāng bù hǎochī. This soup is not delicious.)
Examples by Level
这个苹果很好吃。
This apple is delicious.
这杯咖啡不好吃。
This cup of coffee is not delicious.
你喜欢吃什么好吃的？
What delicious things do you like to eat?
这个菜好吃吗？
Is this dish delicious?
我觉得这个面包非常好吃。
I think this bread is very delicious.
她做的饭很好吃。
The meal she cooks is delicious.
我今天想吃好吃的。
Today I want to eat something delicious.
这碗面真好吃！
This bowl of noodles is really delicious!
这个米饭很好吃。
This rice is very delicious.
'很' (hěn) means 'very', often used to intensify adjectives.
你喜欢吃饺子吗？它们很好吃！
Do you like to eat dumplings? They are very delicious!
'吗' (ma) turns a statement into a yes/no question.
这家饭馆的菜真好吃。
The dishes at this restaurant are really delicious.
'真' (zhēn) means 'really' or 'truly', emphasizing the adjective.
我觉得这个苹果不好吃。
I think this apple is not delicious.
'不' (bù) negates verbs and adjectives.
妈妈做的饭总是很好吃。
The food Mom makes is always very delicious.
'总是' (zǒngshì) means 'always'.
有没有什么好吃的东西？
Is there anything delicious (to eat)?
'有没有' (yǒu méi yǒu) is a common way to ask 'is there/are there'.
这个蛋糕太好吃了，我想再吃一块。
This cake is too delicious, I want to eat another piece.
'太...了' (tài... le) expresses 'too' or 'very'.
他们都说这个火锅很好吃。
They all say this hotpot is very delicious.
'都' (dōu) means 'all'.
这道菜很好吃。
This dish is delicious.
我觉得这个苹果不好吃。
I think this apple is not delicious.
你尝尝这个饺子，很好吃！
Try these dumplings, they are delicious!
这家餐厅的菜好吃吗？
Are the dishes at this restaurant delicious?
妈妈做的饭总是那么好吃。
The meals Mom cooks are always so delicious.
虽然有点辣，但是很好吃。
Although a bit spicy, it's very delicious.
我从来没吃过这么好吃的东西。
I've never eaten anything so delicious.
这份甜点看起来不好吃，但我还是很想尝尝。
This dessert doesn't look delicious, but I still want to try it.
这家餐厅的北京烤鸭很好吃，我每次来都必点。
This restaurant's Peking duck is delicious, I order it every time I come.
很好吃 (hěn hǎochī) uses 很好 (hěn hǎo) for 'very good' or 'really' to intensify 'delicious'.
你尝尝这个饺子，是我奶奶亲手包的，特别好吃。
Try these dumplings, my grandma made them by hand, they are especially delicious.
特别好吃 (tèbié hǎochī) uses 特别 (tèbié) for 'especially' or 'particularly' to emphasize how good it is.
虽然这道菜看起来简单，但是味道真的很好吃。
Although this dish looks simple, the taste is really delicious.
真的很好吃 (zhēnde hěn hǎochī) adds 真的 (zhēnde) for 'really' or 'truly' to confirm the deliciousness.
我觉得麻辣火锅很好吃，但是我的朋友觉得太辣了。
I think spicy hotpot is delicious, but my friend thinks it's too spicy.
很好吃 (hěn hǎochī) is used in a comparative sentence, showing personal preference.
上次你推荐的那个甜点非常好吃，我下次还要去买。
The dessert you recommended last time was very delicious, I'm going to buy it again next time.
非常好吃 (fēicháng hǎochī) uses 非常 (fēicháng) for 'extremely' or 'very' to express a high degree of deliciousness.
这里的海鲜粥清淡又好吃，很适合病后调理。
The seafood porridge here is light and delicious, very suitable for recovery after illness.
好吃 (hǎochī) is combined with another adjective, 清淡 (qīngdàn), to describe multiple qualities.
没想到自己第一次做的菜会这么好吃，真有成就感！
I didn't expect the first dish I made myself would be so delicious, what a sense of accomplishment!
这么好吃 (zhème hǎochī) uses 这么 (zhème) for 'so' or 'this' to express surprise at the degree of deliciousness.
这个水果捞里面加了蜂蜜，所以吃起来甜甜的，非常好吃。
This fruit salad has honey added, so it tastes sweet and is very delicious.
非常好吃 (fēicháng hǎochī) is used as a concluding remark after explaining why something tastes good.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
这个菜很好吃。
This dish is very delicious.
你觉得好吃吗？
Do you think it's delicious?
这家餐厅的饭好吃。
The food at this restaurant is delicious.
我做的饭好吃吗？
Is the food I made delicious?
这些水果真好吃。
These fruits are really delicious.
那个蛋糕太好吃了！
That cake is too delicious!
虽然很辣，但是很好吃。
Although it's spicy, it's very delicious.
我觉得不好吃。
I don't think it's delicious.
我们去吃好吃的东西吧。
Let's go eat something delicious.
妈妈做的饭总是好吃。
Mom's cooking is always delicious.
Often Confused With
好吃 is for solid food, 好喝 is for liquid drinks.
好吃 means good to eat/delicious, while 好看 means good to look at/pretty.
好吃 means good to eat/delicious, while 好听 means good to listen to/pleasant to hear.
Grammar Patterns
Idioms & Expressions
"真好吃！"
Really delicious!
这道菜真好吃！ (Zhè dào cài zhēn hǎochī! This dish is really delicious!)
neutral"好吃吗？"
Is it delicious?
你觉得这个苹果好吃吗？ (Nǐ juéde zhège píngguǒ hǎochī ma? Do you think this apple is delicious?)
neutral"太好吃了！"
Too delicious!
这个蛋糕太好吃了，我停不下来。 (Zhège dàngāo tài hǎochī le, wǒ tíng bù xiàlái. This cake is too delicious, I can't stop eating it.)
informal"很好吃"
Very delicious
这家餐厅的菜很好吃。 (Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài hěn hǎochī. The food at this restaurant is very delicious.)
neutral"不好吃"
Not delicious
这个汤不好吃，有点咸。 (Zhège tāng bù hǎochī, yǒudiǎn xián. This soup is not delicious, it's a bit salty.)
neutral"又好吃又便宜"
Both delicious and cheap
这家小吃店又好吃又便宜。 (Zhè jiā xiǎochīdiàn yòu hǎochī yòu piányi. This snack bar is both delicious and cheap.)
neutral"味道很好吃"
Tastes very delicious
这块巧克力味道很好吃。 (Zhè kuài qiǎokèlì wèidào hěn hǎochī. This piece of chocolate tastes very delicious.)
neutral"看起来好吃"
Looks delicious
这个面包看起来好吃。 (Zhège miànbāo kàn qǐlái hǎochī. This bread looks delicious.)
neutral"好吃到爆"
Exploding with deliciousness (extremely delicious)
这个冰淇淋好吃到爆！ (Zhège bīngqílín hǎochī dào bào! This ice cream is explosively delicious!)
informal"好吃得不得了"
Incredibly delicious
妈妈做的饭好吃得不得了。 (Māmā zuò de fàn hǎochī de bùdéliǎo. The food mom cooks is incredibly delicious.)
informalEasily Confused
Both 好吃 and 美味 mean delicious. 美味 is a more formal and literary term.
好吃 is commonly used in everyday conversation, while 美味 is often seen in written contexts, menus, or when speaking more formally.
这家餐厅的菜很美味。 (Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài hěn měiwèi.) This restaurant's dishes are very delicious.
Both 好吃 and 好喝 mean 'good to eat/drink'. Learners often mix them up when talking about food vs. drinks.
好吃 is specifically for food (solids), while 好喝 is specifically for beverages (liquids).
这杯茶很好喝。 (Zhèi bēi chá hěn hǎo hē.) This cup of tea is very delicious (to drink).
This is a question form. Learners might mistakenly use it as a statement or get confused about the 'ma' particle.
Adding 吗 at the end of a statement turns it into a 'yes/no' question. So, 好吃吗? means 'Is it delicious?'
这个苹果好吃吗？ (Zhè ge píngguǒ hǎo chī ma?) Is this apple delicious?
Learners might struggle with the intensifier 极了, which adds 'extremely' or 'very much'.
极了 is used after an adjective to express a high degree. So, 好吃极了 means 'extremely delicious'.
妈妈做的饭好吃极了！ (Māmā zuò de fàn hǎo chī jí le!) The food mom made is extremely delicious!
This is the negative form. Learners might incorrectly say 不好吃 instead of 'not delicious' or struggle with the placement of 不.
不 (bù) is placed before the adjective to negate it. 不好吃 means 'not delicious'.
这个菜不好吃。 (Zhè ge cài bù hǎo chī.) This dish is not delicious.
Sentence Patterns
Noun + 好吃。
这个 菜 好吃。 (Zhège cài hǎochī.) - This dish is delicious.
Subject + 很 + 好吃。
面条 很 好吃。 (Miàntiáo hěn hǎochī.) - The noodles are very delicious.
Subject + (不) 好吃 吗？
这个 菜 好吃 吗？ (Zhège cài hǎochī ma?) - Is this dish delicious?
Subject + 不 + 好吃。
那个 饭 不 好吃。 (Nàge fàn bù hǎochī.) - That rice is not delicious.
Noun + 很好吃。
这家 餐厅 的 菜 很好吃。 (Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài hěn hǎochī.) - The dishes at this restaurant are very delicious.
我觉得 + Subject + 很好吃。
我觉得 饺子 很好吃。 (Wǒ juéde jiǎozi hěn hǎochī.) - I think dumplings are very delicious.
Adj. + 的 + Noun + 很好吃。
他 做 的 饭 很好吃。 (Tā zuò de fàn hěn hǎochī.) - The food he cooks is very delicious.
A + 比 + B + 更 + 好吃。
中国 菜 比 美国 菜 更 好吃。 (Zhōngguó cài bǐ Měiguó cài gèng hǎochī.) - Chinese food is even more delicious than American food.
Word Family
Nouns
Adjectives
How to Use It
好吃 (hǎo chī) means delicious for food. It’s a very common and useful adjective. You can use it to describe almost any food or dish that tastes good. For example, 这道菜很好吃 (zhè dào cài hěn hǎo chī) means "This dish is very delicious." Or, if someone asks you how the food is, you can simply say 很好吃! (hěn hǎo chī!) meaning "Very delicious!" You can also use it with a question word: 好吃吗？(hǎo chī ma?) means "Is it delicious?"
A common mistake is using 好吃 for things that aren't food, like movies or books. 好吃 is specifically for taste. For other things that are good, you would use different adjectives. For example, for a good movie, you would say 好看 (hǎo kàn - good-looking/good to watch), not 好吃.
Tips
Basic use of 好吃
The most common way to say something is delicious in Chinese is 好吃 (hǎo chī). You can use it by simply saying ‘好吃!’ when you try something you like, or by saying ‘这个菜很好吃’ (Zhège cài hěn hǎo chī), meaning ‘This dish is very delicious’.
好吃 for cooked food
好吃 specifically refers to food that is eaten, so it's mainly used for cooked dishes, snacks, or fruits you consume.
好吃 in a question
To ask if something is delicious, you can say ‘好吃吗?’ (Hǎo chī ma?), which means ‘Is it delicious?’ or ‘这个菜好吃吗?’ (Zhège cài hǎo chī ma?), meaning ‘Is this dish delicious?’
好吃 for drinks
You generally don't use 好吃 for drinks. For drinks, you'd use 好喝 (hǎo hē), which means ‘good to drink’ or ‘tasty’.
好吃 vs. 美味
While 美味 (měi wèi) also means delicious, it's a bit more formal or poetic. 好吃 is the everyday, common word you'll hear and use most often.
Adding degree adverbs to 好吃
You can add adverbs like 很 (hěn, very), 非常 (fēi cháng, extremely), or 太 (tài, too/really) before 好吃 to emphasize the taste. For example, ‘这个面非常好吃’ (Zhège miàn fēi cháng hǎo chī), meaning ‘This noodle is extremely delicious’.
好吃 in a negative context
To say something is not delicious, you add 不 (bù) before 好吃: ‘不好吃’ (bù hǎo chī). For example, ‘这个菜不好吃’ (Zhège cài bù hǎo chī), meaning ‘This dish is not delicious’.
好吃 in conversational replies
When someone asks if food is delicious, a simple ‘好吃!’ (Hǎo chī!) is a perfectly natural and common way to reply, meaning ‘Delicious!’
Politeness with 好吃
In Chinese culture, praising food is a common way to show appreciation to your host or the chef. Saying something is ‘好吃’ is always a good compliment.
Practice saying 好吃
The best way to learn is to use it. Next time you eat something you like, try saying ‘好吃!’ to yourself or to others. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a chef saying, "Hǎo chī!" (sounds like 'how chee'), holding up a plate of delicious food. The 'hǎo' part means 'good,' which is a great start for something delicious!
Visual Association
Picture a big, steaming bowl of noodles or a perfectly cooked dumpling, with the characters 好吃 (hǎo chī) floating above it in a thought bubble. Associate the look of the characters directly with a tasty meal.
Word Web
Challenge
Next time you eat something you like, think to yourself, '这个好吃！' (zhè ge hǎo chī! - This is delicious!). Or, if you're eating with a Chinese speaker, ask them, '好吃吗？' (hǎo chī ma? - Is it delicious?)
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Describing food at a restaurant.
- 这家餐厅的菜很好吃。
- This restaurant's dishes are very delicious.
- 这个面条很好吃，我喜欢。
- This noodle dish is delicious, I like it.
- 我觉得这家饭店的饺子特别好吃。
- I think this restaurant's dumplings are especially delicious.
Talking about home-cooked meals.
- 妈妈做的饭总是很好吃。
- Mom's cooking is always delicious.
- 你做的这个菜真好吃！
- This dish you made is really delicious!
- 奶奶的红烧肉是世界上最好吃的。
- Grandma's braised pork is the most delicious in the world.
Expressing enjoyment of a snack or dessert.
- 这个蛋糕太好吃了，我停不下来。
- This cake is too delicious, I can't stop eating it.
- 这种冰淇淋很好吃，夏天吃最棒。
- This kind of ice cream is delicious, it's the best to eat in summer.
- 这些饼干酥脆可口，真好吃！
- These cookies are crispy and tasty, really delicious!
Asking someone if food tastes good.
- 这个菜好吃吗？
- Is this dish delicious?
- 你觉得今天的晚餐好吃吗？
- Do you think today's dinner is delicious?
- 这家店的火锅好吃不好吃？
- Is this hotpot restaurant's hotpot delicious or not?
Comparing different foods.
- 我觉得川菜比粤菜好吃。
- I think Sichuan cuisine is more delicious than Cantonese cuisine.
- 这个水果比那个好吃多了。
- This fruit is much more delicious than that one.
- 虽然都很方便，但我还是觉得自己做的更好吃。
- Although both are convenient, I still think homemade food is more delicious.
Conversation Starters
"你最近吃过什么特别好吃的东西吗？"
"你觉得世界上最好吃的东西是什么？"
"有没有什么食物是你觉得不好吃，但很多人都喜欢吃的？"
"你喜欢吃甜的、咸的、辣的还是酸的？哪种味道的食物你觉得最好吃？"
"你最喜欢哪个国家的美食？为什么觉得好吃？"
Journal Prompts
描述一次你吃到非常美味的食物的经历。是什么食物？你在哪里吃的？和谁一起吃的？
如果你可以自己做一道菜给别人吃，你会做什么？为什么你觉得这道菜会好吃？
写下你最喜欢的三种食物，并解释为什么它们对你来说是“好吃”的。
想象你正在向一个朋友推荐一家餐厅。你会怎么描述那里的食物有多好吃？
你有没有因为食物太好吃而忘记了烦恼的经历？分享一下那个时刻。
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions好吃 (hǎochī) literally means 'good to eat' and is used for solid food. 好喝 (hǎohē) literally means 'good to drink' and is used for beverages. You wouldn't say 好吃 for a drink, and you wouldn't say 好喝 for a burger. Simple as that.
Absolutely not! Using 好吃 (hǎochī) to describe a person would imply they are 'good to eat,' which is creepy and inappropriate. Stick to food for this word.
To make 好吃 (hǎochī) stronger, you can add adverbs like 很 (hěn) for 'very delicious,' 真 (zhēn) for 'really delicious,' or 太 (tài) for 'too delicious' (in a good way). For example, 这个菜很好吃 (Zhège cài hěn hǎochī) – This dish is very delicious. Or, 这个蛋糕真好吃！(Zhège dàngāo zhēn hǎochī!) – This cake is really delicious!
Yes, 好吃 (hǎochī) can be used for any type of solid food, whether it's sweet, savory, spicy, or sour. As long as it tastes good, you can say it's 好吃.
To ask if something is delicious, you can say 好吃吗？(Hǎochī ma?) after the food item. For example, 这个面好吃吗？(Zhège miàn hǎochī ma?) – Is this noodle delicious? Or, more generally, you can ask 味道怎么样？(Wèidào zěnmeyàng?) – How's the taste?
No. 好吃 (hǎochī) is specifically about taste. If you want to describe a good smell, you would use 好闻 (hǎowén), which means 'good to smell.'
The opposite of 好吃 (hǎochī) is 不好吃 (bù hǎochī), meaning 'not delicious' or 'tastes bad.' You can also say 难吃 (nánchī), which literally means 'difficult to eat' and strongly implies it's awful.
You can say 看起来很好吃 (Kàn qǐlái hěn hǎochī), which means 'it looks very delicious.' 看起来 (kàn qǐlái) means 'it looks like' or 'it seems.'
No, 好吃 (hǎochī) is an adjective, meaning 'delicious.' It describes the quality of the food. It cannot be used as a verb.
Saying 不好吃 (bù hǎochī) directly can be a bit blunt, especially if someone cooked for you. A more polite way to express dislike might be to say 我不喜欢这个味道 (Wǒ bù xǐhuān zhège wèidào) – I don't like this taste, or simply not finish it without comment. However, in casual conversation among friends, saying 不好吃 is generally fine.
Test Yourself 156 questions
这个菜很___. (Zhège cài hěn ___.) This dish is very ___.
We use 好吃 (hǎochī) to describe food that tastes good. 好喝 (hǎohē) is for drinks, 好看 (hǎokàn) for things that look good, and 好听 (hǎotīng) for things that sound good.
我觉得北京烤鸭非常___. (Wǒ juéde Běijīng kǎoyā fēicháng ___.) I think Peking duck is extremely ___.
北京烤鸭 (Běijīng kǎoyā) is a food, so 好吃 (hǎochī) is the correct adjective to describe its taste. 好喝 (hǎohē) is for drinks, 好玩 (hǎowán) means fun, and 好贵 (hǎoguì) means expensive.
妈妈做的饭总是那么___. (Māmā zuò de fàn zǒng shì nàme ___.) The food mom makes is always so ___.
We are talking about '饭' (fàn), which means food. Therefore, 好吃 (hǎochī) is the correct word to describe its taste. 好听 (hǎotīng) is for sounds, 好看 (hǎokàn) for appearance, and 好学 (hǎoxué) means easy to learn.
这个苹果很___，我想再吃一个。 (Zhège píngguǒ hěn ___ , wǒ xiǎng zài chī yíge.) This apple is very ___, I want to eat another one.
苹果 (píngguǒ) is a type of food, so we use 好吃 (hǎochī) to say it's delicious. 好喝 (hǎohē) is for drinks, 好玩 (hǎowán) means fun, and 好看 (hǎokàn) means good-looking.
你觉得这碗面___吗？ (Nǐ juéde zhè wǎn miàn ___ ma?) Do you think this bowl of noodles is ___?
面 (miàn) refers to noodles, which is a food. So, 好吃 (hǎochī) is the correct word to ask if it's delicious. 好喝 (hǎohē) is for drinks, 好听 (hǎotīng) for sounds, and 好贵 (hǎoguì) means expensive.
这家餐厅的菜很___，很多人都喜欢。 (Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài hěn ___ , hěn duō rén dōu xǐhuān.) The food at this restaurant is very ___, many people like it.
Here, we're talking about '菜' (cài), meaning dishes/food from a restaurant. Therefore, 好吃 (hǎochī) is the correct choice to describe its deliciousness. 好看 (hǎokàn) means good-looking, 好玩 (hǎowán) means fun, and 好用 (hǎoyòng) means easy to use or useful.
Which of these dishes would most likely be described as 好吃?
好吃 (hǎo chī) means 'delicious' and is used to describe food. An apple is food.
Your friend offers you a dish and asks, '这个好吃吗？' (Is this delicious?). You really like it. How would you respond?
很好吃 (hěn hǎo chī) means 'very delicious' and is a positive response about food.
Which word is an adjective used to describe food that tastes good?
好吃 specifically refers to food being delicious. The other options refer to general 'good', 'good-looking', or 'good-sounding' respectively.
You can use 好吃 to describe a beautiful flower.
好吃 is specifically for food. You wouldn't use it to describe a flower.
If someone says '这个菜很好吃' (This dish is very delicious), they are saying they like the food.
很好吃 means 'very delicious', which indicates a positive opinion about the food.
A Chinese person might say '这个电影好吃' (This movie is delicious) if they enjoyed a movie.
好吃 is only for food. You would use a different adjective to describe a movie.
Listen and understand: This rice is very delicious.
Listen and understand: I think this soup is very delicious.
Listen and understand: Do you like to eat delicious dumplings?
Read this aloud:
这个菜很好吃。
Focus: hǎo chī
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Read this aloud:
那个面条好吃。
Focus: hǎo chī
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Read this aloud:
我很喜欢吃好吃的饭。
Focus: hǎo chī
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The standard word order in Chinese is Subject + Adverb + Adjective. Here, '这个菜' (this dish) is the subject, '很' (very) is the adverb, and '好吃' (delicious) is the adjective.
To form a yes/no question in Chinese, you can add '吗' (ma) at the end of a statement. '那个苹果' (that apple) is the subject, followed by the adjective '好吃' (delicious).
'我' (I) is the subject, '觉得' (feel/think) is the verb. '这个面' (this noodle) is the object of '觉得'. To negate an adjective, you put '不' (bù) before it.
这道菜很___。
我们用 '好吃' 来形容食物的味道。
饺子是中国的传统食物，非常___。
'好吃' (hǎo chī) 意思是美味的，常用来描述食物。
这家餐厅的菜很___，我经常来。
因为 '菜' 是食物，所以我们用 '好吃' 来形容。
妈妈做的饭总是那么___。
'饭' 是食物，所以 '好吃' 是正确的。
这个苹果又大又红，看起来很___。
虽然 '好看' 也可以形容苹果，但这里的语境更强调味道。
我喜欢吃辣的，这种辣条很___。
'辣条' 是零食，所以用 '好吃' 来形容其美味。
This apple is delicious.
Is this dish delicious?
My mom's cooking is always delicious.
Read this aloud:
这个面条真好吃！
Focus: hǎo chī
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Read this aloud:
你觉得这个蛋糕好吃吗？
Focus: nǐ jué de
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Read this aloud:
这家餐厅的菜都很好吃。
Focus: zhè jiā cān tīng
You said:
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You just ate a fantastic meal at a Chinese restaurant. Write a short sentence describing the food using '好吃'.
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Sample answer
这顿饭很好吃。
Your friend asks you if a new snack is good. Write a short sentence to tell them it's delicious.
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Sample answer
这个零食非常好吃！
You are describing your favorite fruit. Write a sentence saying it's delicious.
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Sample answer
我最喜欢的水果是苹果，它很好吃。
小明觉得苹果怎么样？
Read this passage:
小明今天中午吃了一个苹果。他觉得这个苹果很甜，也很脆。小明说：“这个苹果真好吃！”
小明觉得苹果怎么样？
文章中提到小明觉得苹果很甜也很脆，并且他说“这个苹果真好吃！”，所以苹果是好吃的。
文章中提到小明觉得苹果很甜也很脆，并且他说“这个苹果真好吃！”，所以苹果是好吃的。
丽丽对那家餐厅的鱼有什么看法？
Read this passage:
丽丽和她的朋友们去了一家新开的餐厅。他们点了很多菜。丽丽尝了一口鱼，她立刻对朋友说：“这鱼真好吃！” 她的朋友们也觉得菜的味道很好。
丽丽对那家餐厅的鱼有什么看法？
丽丽尝了一口鱼，立刻说：“这鱼真好吃！”，说明她觉得鱼很好吃。
丽丽尝了一口鱼，立刻说：“这鱼真好吃！”，说明她觉得鱼很好吃。
根据短文，小文对妈妈做的饭菜有什么感觉？
Read this passage:
妈妈做了一顿丰盛的晚餐。桌上有鸡肉、蔬菜和米饭。小文吃了一口鸡肉，高兴地说：“妈妈做的饭菜真好吃！” 她吃了很多。
根据短文，小文对妈妈做的饭菜有什么感觉？
小文高兴地说“妈妈做的饭菜真好吃！”，这表明她觉得饭菜非常美味。
小文高兴地说“妈妈做的饭菜真好吃！”，这表明她觉得饭菜非常美味。
To say 'This dish is delicious,' the correct order is '这个 (this) 菜 (dish) 很 (very) 好吃 (delicious).'
To ask 'Do you think this is delicious?', the structure is '你 (you) 觉得 (think) 这个 (this) 好吃 (delicious) 吗 (question particle)?'
To say 'The noodles at this restaurant are very delicious,' the order is '这家 (this) 饭店 (restaurant) 的 (possessive particle) 面 (noodles) 很 (very) 好吃 (delicious).'
这家餐厅的菜很___，我们下次再来。
“好吃”是形容食物味道好的词语，符合语境。
妈妈做的饭总是那么___，我吃得很开心。
这里描述的是妈妈做的饭的味道，所以用“好吃”最合适。
这块蛋糕看起来真___，我可以尝一块吗？
蛋糕是用来吃的，所以用“好吃”形容它的美味。
虽然这道菜有点辣，但真的很___。
这句话在描述一道菜的味道，所以应该用“好吃”。
我今天在外面吃了一顿___的午餐。
“好吃的午餐”表示午餐的味道很好。
你觉得这个水果___吗？
询问水果的味道，所以用“好吃”。
朋友做的蛋糕怎么样？
The question asks about the cake made by a friend. '很好吃' means 'very delicious,' which is the most appropriate response for food.
服务员，这道菜一点都_____。
When complaining about a dish in a restaurant, '好吃' (delicious) is the relevant term. '一点都不好吃' means 'not delicious at all.'
虽然这家饭店很贵，但是菜肴真的_____。
The sentence talks about a restaurant being expensive but the dishes (菜肴) being good. '好吃' (delicious) fits the context of food quality.
你可以用 '好吃' 来形容一部精彩的电影。
'好吃' is specifically used for food. For a movie, you would use words like '好看' (good-looking, interesting) or '精彩' (wonderful).
如果一道菜味道不好，你可以说它 '不好吃'。
'不好吃' is the direct opposite of '好吃' and is correctly used to describe food that does not taste good.
当你想表达对一首歌的喜爱时，可以说这首歌 '好吃'。
'好吃' is only for food. For a song, you would use '好听' (pleasant to listen to).
The restaurant's dishes are very delicious.
Do you think this apple is delicious?
My mom's cooking is always especially delicious.
Read this aloud:
这个蛋糕非常好吃。
Focus: fēi cháng hǎo chī
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Read this aloud:
我最喜欢吃饺子，我觉得它们很好吃。
Focus: jiǎo zi hěn hǎo chī
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Read this aloud:
你尝尝这个，我觉得挺好吃的。
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You just ate a fantastic meal at a new Chinese restaurant. Describe the food using '好吃' and elaborate on what made it so good. Include details about at least two dishes.
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Sample answer
今天我在一家新开的中国餐馆吃饭，那里的菜真的很好吃。特别是他们的麻婆豆腐，又麻又辣，味道很正宗。还有他们的烤鸭，皮脆肉嫩，一点都不油腻，我非常喜欢。
Your friend is coming to visit and wants to try some authentic Chinese food. Recommend a dish you know is '好吃' and explain why they should try it. Mention its main ingredients or characteristics.
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Sample answer
我的朋友，你来中国一定要尝尝小笼包，真的很好吃。它是一种带汤的包子，皮薄馅大，一口咬下去，汤汁鲜美，肉馅也很香。热的时候吃最棒了。
You are trying to convince someone who is hesitant about trying new foods to taste a dish you consider '好吃'. Write a short persuasive message.
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Sample answer
我知道你不太敢尝试新食物，但是这道菜真的很好吃！它味道很温和，一点都不奇怪，而且口感也很好。你就尝一小口，说不定会很喜欢呢！
根据短文，小明觉得哪道菜“更好吃”？
Read this passage:
小明第一次尝试了四川菜。他觉得麻婆豆腐又麻又辣，但是味道非常好。他还点了一个宫保鸡丁，甜甜辣辣的，他觉得这道菜比麻婆豆腐更好吃。最后，他喝了一碗清汤，觉得很舒服。
根据短文，小明觉得哪道菜“更好吃”？
短文中明确提到“他觉得这道菜比麻婆豆腐更好吃”，指的就是宫保鸡丁。
短文中明确提到“他觉得这道菜比麻婆豆腐更好吃”，指的就是宫保鸡丁。
根据短文，丽丽觉得哪道菜“非常好吃”？
Read this passage:
丽丽和她的家人在一家新开的餐厅吃饭。他们点了一份烤鸭和一份糖醋里脊。丽丽觉得烤鸭的皮很脆，肉也很香，非常好吃。但是她的弟弟更喜欢糖醋里脊，因为他喜欢酸甜的味道。妈妈说两道菜都很有特色。
根据短文，丽丽觉得哪道菜“非常好吃”？
短文中说“丽丽觉得烤鸭的皮很脆，肉也很香，非常好吃”。
短文中说“丽丽觉得烤鸭的皮很脆，肉也很香，非常好吃”。
为什么王阿姨的饺子“特别好吃”？
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王阿姨做的饺子远近闻名，每个人都说她的饺子特别好吃。她用的馅料总是最新鲜的，而且和面也有独特的秘诀。每次节假日，她的邻居们都会排队来买她的饺子。有一个外国朋友第一次尝到王阿姨的饺子后，也连连称赞“好吃！”
为什么王阿姨的饺子“特别好吃”？
短文中提到“她用的馅料总是最新鲜的，而且和面也有独特的秘诀”，这些是饺子好吃的原因。
短文中提到“她用的馅料总是最新鲜的，而且和面也有独特的秘诀”，这些是饺子好吃的原因。
The typical sentence structure for describing something as delicious is Subject + 真 (zhēn, really) + 好吃 (hǎochī, delicious). In this case, '这个菜' (zhǎgè cài) is the subject meaning 'this dish'.
Here, '我们昨天的饺子' (wǒmen zuótiān de jiǎozi) means 'our dumplings from yesterday'. '很' (hěn) acts as an intensifier before '好吃'.
This sentence asks for an opinion: 'Do you think this apple is delicious?' '觉得' (juéde) means 'to feel/think'.
这家餐厅的川菜非常___，每次来都想再点一份。
“好吃”专门用来形容食物味道好，其他选项不符合语境。
妈妈做的红烧肉总是那么___，是我的最爱。
食物的味道用“好吃”来形容是最恰当的。
上次旅行时，我们在一个小摊上尝到的煎饼果子真是太___了，回味无穷。
“好吃”形容食物美味，符合句子的意思。
虽然这道菜看起来简单，但味道却很___，值得一试。
这里用来描述菜肴的味道，所以应该用“好吃”。
这家店的甜点不仅外观精美，而且味道也___，难怪生意这么好。
“好吃”是形容食物味道好的词语，与甜点的味道相符。
我很少吃辣，但这盘麻婆豆腐真是___，让我忍不住多吃了两碗饭。
尽管是辣菜，但因为味道好所以会让人多吃，因此用“好吃”是正确的。
The speaker is describing a dish from a restaurant. Pay attention to how they describe the taste.
The speaker is evaluating street food. Listen for their overall impression.
The speaker is talking about homemade food and how much they enjoy it.
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你觉得这道菜怎么样？
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请你用 '好吃' 形容一种你最喜欢的中国菜。
Focus: 形容 (xíngróng)
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你上次吃到什么特别好吃的东西？
Focus: 上次 (shàngcì)
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Imagine you're at a new Chinese restaurant. Describe your first impression of the food using "好吃" and explain why you liked it. Aim for 3-4 sentences.
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这家新开的餐馆菜品真好吃！特别是他们的麻婆豆腐，又香又辣，味道很正宗。其他的菜肴也都很新鲜，口感一流。我一定会再来的。
Write a short email to a friend recommending a dish you recently ate that was "好吃". Include details about where you ate it and what made it so good.
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嗨，李明！ 我上周去了一家很棒的餐厅，叫“老北京烤鸭店”。那里的烤鸭简直好吃到爆炸！皮脆肉嫩，一点都不油腻。我觉得你一定会喜欢的，找个时间我们一起去尝尝？ 小王
You are a food blogger. Write a short review of a street food stall where you found something "好吃". Focus on sensory details.
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今天我在夜市发现了一个宝藏小吃摊！他们的臭豆腐闻起来有点特别，但吃起来真的是好吃极了。外酥里嫩，配上特制的酱汁，简直是味蕾的盛宴。虽然排队的人很多，但绝对值得等待。
根据短文，小明对四川火锅的评价是什么？
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小明第一次去四川，他对那里的麻辣火锅充满了期待。当热气腾腾的火锅端上来时，他迫不及待地夹了一块毛肚放进嘴里。虽然辣得他直冒汗，但他还是忍不住说：“哇，这个火锅真是太好吃了！” 他觉得这种独特的麻辣味道让他欲罢不能。
根据短文，小明对四川火锅的评价是什么？
短文明确提到小明说：“哇，这个火锅真是太好吃了！”
短文明确提到小明说：“哇，这个火锅真是太好吃了！”
丽丽觉得这家餐厅的什么菜品“好吃”？
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丽丽和她的朋友们去了一家新开的意大利餐厅。她们点了披萨、意面和提拉米苏。丽丽尝了一口披萨后，惊喜地说：“这个披萨的味道真棒，奶酪很香，饼底也烤得恰到好处，好吃！” 她的朋友们也都表示同意，并且对意面和甜点赞不绝口。
丽丽觉得这家餐厅的什么菜品“好吃”？
丽丽明确指出“这个披萨的味道真棒...好吃！”
丽丽明确指出“这个披萨的味道真棒...好吃！”
根据短文，张大妈的饺子为什么“好吃”？
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张大妈是社区里有名的厨师。每次她做的饺子都会被大家一抢而空。有人问她秘诀是什么，张大妈笑着说：“其实没什么特别的，就是用心选食材，再用传统的方法包。大家都说我的饺子好吃，我想大概是因为包含了爱心吧。”
根据短文，张大妈的饺子为什么“好吃”？
短文中张大妈说：“就是用心选食材，再用传统的方法包。大家都说我的饺子好吃，我想大概是因为包含了爱心吧。”
短文中张大妈说：“就是用心选食材，再用传统的方法包。大家都说我的饺子好吃，我想大概是因为包含了爱心吧。”
This sentence describes the deliciousness of the roast duck at a restaurant. The correct order places 'roast duck' as the subject of the deliciousness.
This sentence is an invitation to taste a dish, emphasizing its deliciousness. The exclamation mark adds emphasis.
This sentence uses 'although...but...' to contrast the appearance of the dish with its delicious taste, highlighting a common Chinese conversational structure.
那家新开的餐厅，据说他们的川菜特别___，吸引了很多食客。
此处指川菜的味道很好，所以应该用“好吃”。
虽然这道菜看起来不起眼，但尝起来味道却格外___，令人回味无穷。
根据语境，空格处应表示食物的味道很好，因此“好吃”最合适。
每次去奶奶家，她都会做一桌丰盛的菜肴，每一样都那么___，充满家的味道。
这里描述的是奶奶做的菜味道好，所以用“好吃”。
他尝试了许多国家的特色小吃，发现有些虽然外表奇特，但尝起来却出乎意料地___。
此处表示小吃味道好，所以选择“好吃”。
为了招待远道而来的客人，主厨特意准备了几道拿手菜，每一道都色香味俱全，保证让客人们吃得___。
主厨做菜是为了让客人吃得满意，即食物味道好，因此“好吃”是正确答案。
这家甜品店的蛋糕造型精美，口感更是细腻顺滑，简直是人间美味，每一口都让人觉得___。
描述蛋糕的美味，所以用“好吃”。
以下哪种食物通常被认为是非常“好吃”的？
苦瓜、榴莲和臭豆腐的味道比较独特，并不是所有人都能接受，而巧克力蛋糕通常被大众认为是美味的。
当你觉得一道菜“好吃”时，你最可能怎么说？
“太棒了”直接表达了对食物美味的赞赏，而其他选项描述的是食物的香气、外观或价格，不直接指味道。
如果有人说一家餐厅的菜“不好吃”，这意味着什么？
“不好吃”直接评价的是食物的味道，表示食物不美味，与服务、分量或价格无关。
“好吃”只能用来形容食物的味道，不能用来形容其他事物。
“好吃”是专门用来形容食物味道好的词语，不能用来形容人、景色或其他非食物的东西。
如果你对某种食物过敏，即使它的味道很好，你也不能说它“好吃”。
过敏是身体的反应，与食物本身的美味程度无关。即使过敏，食物本身的味道仍可以被客观地评价为“好吃”。
“好吃”在口语和书面语中都可以使用，且意思相同。
“好吃”是一个非常常用且通俗的词语，在日常对话和一些非正式的书面语中都可以自然地使用，其含义在口语和书面语中保持一致。
The speaker is describing a dish from a restaurant.
The speaker is commenting on a simple-looking dish.
The speaker is talking about someone's cooking.
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你能用“好吃”来形容一道你最喜欢的中国菜吗？
Focus: 好, 吃
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请你用“好吃”造一个句子，描述一次让你印象深刻的美食体验。
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你觉得什么因素会让一道菜变得特别好吃？
Focus: 好, 吃
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You're writing a food blog post about your recent trip to Sichuan. Describe a memorable dish you ate and explain why it was delicious, using '好吃' and elaborating on the flavors and textures. Aim for 80-100 characters.
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这次四川之旅，最让我难忘的是一道麻婆豆腐。它的麻辣鲜香完美结合，豆腐滑嫩，酱汁浓郁，简直太好吃了！每一口都是味蕾的享受。
Imagine you are a restaurant critic for a Chinese-language magazine. Write a short review (around 70-90 characters) of a new fusion restaurant, commenting on a specific dish that stood out and why it was '好吃'. Focus on using descriptive adjectives.
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新开的融合菜餐厅真让人惊喜。那道黑松露意面，巧妙地将中西风味结合，口感丰富，香气扑鼻，简直好吃到停不下来。主厨的创意值得称赞！
You are recommending a local eatery to a friend who is new to your city. Write a message (approximately 60-80 characters) explaining why a particular dish at this place is '好吃' and what makes it special. Be persuasive.
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这家小店的馄饨是我的最爱，汤头鲜美，馅料饱满，皮薄馅大，真是太好吃了！绝对是地道的地方风味，你一定要去尝尝他们的招牌菜！
根据这段文字，王阿姨的红烧肉为什么“好吃”？
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王阿姨做的红烧肉总是让人回味无穷。她选用上好的五花肉，用小火慢炖数小时，直到肉质软烂，肥而不腻。汤汁浓郁，色泽红亮，配上一碗热腾腾的米饭，简直是人间美味。每次吃完都觉得意犹未尽。
根据这段文字，王阿姨的红烧肉为什么“好吃”？
文章中提到“她选用上好的五花肉，用小火慢炖数小时，直到肉质软烂，肥而不腻。汤汁浓郁，色泽红亮”，这些都说明了红烧肉的美味源于高超的厨艺和优质的食材及烹饪方式。
文章中提到“她选用上好的五花肉，用小火慢炖数小时，直到肉质软烂，肥而不腻。汤汁浓郁，色泽红亮”，这些都说明了红烧肉的美味源于高超的厨艺和优质的食材及烹饪方式。
小李认为这道法式蜗牛“好吃”的主要原因是什么？
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小李在一家新开的法国餐厅用餐。他点了一道法式蜗牛，这道菜的味道出乎意料地好。蜗牛鲜嫩多汁，蒜蓉黄油的香味完美地渗透其中，搭配烤得酥脆的法棍面包，让人食指大动。他觉得这道菜把法式料理的精髓体现得淋漓尽致。
小李认为这道法式蜗牛“好吃”的主要原因是什么？
文章明确描述了“蜗牛鲜嫩多汁，蒜蓉黄油的香味完美地渗透其中，搭配烤得酥脆的法棍面包”，这些都是这道菜美味的关键因素。
文章明确描述了“蜗牛鲜嫩多汁，蒜蓉黄油的香味完美地渗透其中，搭配烤得酥脆的法棍面包”，这些都是这道菜美味的关键因素。
从文章看，小张做的泰式咖喱鸡为什么“好吃”？
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周末在家，小张尝试做了一道新菜——泰式咖喱鸡。他严格按照食谱操作，从香料的研磨到椰浆的加入，每一个步骤都一丝不苟。最后出锅的咖喱鸡，味道浓郁，鸡肉软烂，配上泰国的香米饭，吃得他大呼过瘾。虽然是第一次尝试，但成果斐然。
从文章看，小张做的泰式咖喱鸡为什么“好吃”？
文章提到“他严格按照食谱操作，从香料的研磨到椰浆的加入，每一个步骤都一丝不苟。最后出锅的咖喱鸡，味道浓郁，鸡肉软烂”，这表明美味源于他的认真制作。
文章提到“他严格按照食谱操作，从香料的研磨到椰浆的加入，每一个步骤都一丝不苟。最后出锅的咖喱鸡，味道浓郁，鸡肉软烂”，这表明美味源于他的认真制作。
This sentence describes how delicious the Peking duck at this restaurant is, making it a must-order every time.
This sentence encourages someone to try a dish, highlighting its unique flavor and deliciousness.
This sentence expresses surprise at how delicious a humble-looking snack is after tasting it.
这家餐厅的菜肴做得很用心，每道菜都______。
根据句意，餐厅菜肴用心制作，应是味道极佳，'美味无比'最符合。
尽管食材普通，但经过她的巧手烹制，这道家常菜也变得______。
句意表达了厨师技艺高超，能将普通食材做出美味，'回味无穷'符合语境。
初尝时觉得味道平平，然而细细品味，却发现其______。
句子前半部分说初尝平平，后半部分转折，说明味道其实很好，'甘之如饴'意为甜美如蜜，乐于享受。
这道菜融合了多种香料，使得口感层次丰富，_______。
香料丰富，口感层次丰富，自然是留下香气，令人回味，'齿颊留香'形容食物味道美，吃后香味仍在口腔中。
他的厨艺炉火纯青，无论何种食材，都能化腐朽为神奇，做出______的佳肴。
炉火纯青的厨艺能化腐朽为神奇，做出的佳肴必然是广受好评的，'脍炙人口'形容美好的诗文或事物，人们都喜欢谈论。
这瓶葡萄酒经过多年窖藏，现在品尝起来，更是______，令人陶醉。
窖藏多年的葡萄酒会变得醇厚香浓，'芳醇浓郁'最符合其特点。
Which of the following dishes is often described as 好吃?
好吃 specifically refers to food being delicious. The other options are not food.
If someone says '这个菜很好吃', what are they expressing?
好吃 directly translates to 'good to eat' or 'delicious'.
Which of these phrases is the most appropriate to describe a delicious meal?
好吃 is the correct adjective to describe the deliciousness of food.
You can use 好吃 to describe a beautiful painting.
好吃 is used exclusively for food and its taste. It cannot be used to describe artwork.
If you want to say a cake tastes good, you can say '这个蛋糕很好吃'.
好吃 is the appropriate adjective to describe the deliciousness of food items like cake.
You can use 好吃 to describe a person's good character.
好吃 strictly refers to the taste of food and cannot be applied to a person's character.
Listen for a description of a dish and its taste.
Listen for a strong expression of delight about a dish.
Listen for how cooking methods affect the taste and texture of a dish.
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你认为什么样的菜肴才算是真正的饕餮盛宴？
Focus: 饕餮盛宴 (tāotiè shèngyàn)
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请描述一道你吃过的，让你记忆犹新的、味道极其独特的菜品，并说明它独特之处。
Focus: 记忆犹新 (jìyì yóuxīn), 极其独特 (jíqí dúkè)
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在你的家乡，有没有哪种食物被视为地标性的美味，其制作工艺和口味有哪些讲究？
Focus: 地标性 (dìbiāoxìng), 制作工艺 (zhìzuò gōngyì), 讲究 (jiǎngjiù)
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This sentence describes how delicious the restaurant's roast duck is, explaining why it's always full. The structure flows logically from the subject (roast duck) to the adjective (delicious) and then the consequence.
This sentence expresses a realization of what truly delicious food is after trying a specific home-cooked dish. The temporal clause '品尝过后' sets the scene for the main clause '我才明白...'.
This sentence highlights how a skilled chef can transform ordinary ingredients into exceptionally delicious dishes. The '虽然...但...' structure indicates a concession and subsequent contrast.
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Summary
好吃 (hǎochī) is your go-to word for describing delicious food in Chinese.
- Use 好吃 (hǎochī) to say food is delicious.
- It's a common and simple way to compliment food.
- Literally means 'good to eat'.
Basic use of 好吃
The most common way to say something is delicious in Chinese is 好吃 (hǎo chī). You can use it by simply saying ‘好吃!’ when you try something you like, or by saying ‘这个菜很好吃’ (Zhège cài hěn hǎo chī), meaning ‘This dish is very delicious’.
好吃 for cooked food
好吃 specifically refers to food that is eaten, so it's mainly used for cooked dishes, snacks, or fruits you consume.
好吃 in a question
To ask if something is delicious, you can say ‘好吃吗?’ (Hǎo chī ma?), which means ‘Is it delicious?’ or ‘这个菜好吃吗?’ (Zhège cài hǎo chī ma?), meaning ‘Is this dish delicious?’
好吃 for drinks
You generally don't use 好吃 for drinks. For drinks, you'd use 好喝 (hǎo hē), which means ‘good to drink’ or ‘tasty’.
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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.
