A2 verb Informal 1 min read

吃到

chīdào /chī dào/

Experiencing the taste of something by eating it.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To taste food or flavors through eating.
  • Commonly used in daily conversations about food.
  • Implies experiencing a taste after consumption.

Overview

“吃到” 是一个非常基础且常用的中文动词,主要用来描述品尝或尝到食物的味道。它结合了“吃”(to eat)和“到”(to arrive, to get, to reach)两个词的含义,引申为通过吃这个动作,成功地获得了某种味道的体验。这个词语在日常生活中非常普遍,无论是形容吃到美味的食物,还是吃到不喜欢的味道,都可以使用。

“吃到” 的基本用法是“吃到 + [食物/味道]”。例如,“我吃到了一块很甜的蛋糕。” 在这里,“蛋糕”是食物,“甜”是味道。它也可以用于表示吃到某种不好的东西,比如“他吃到了一只虫子,吓坏了。” 此外,“吃到” 也可以作为动词的补语,表示动作的结果,如“饭吃到了,但味道不怎么样。” 偶尔也可以表示吃到某种程度,比如“吃到饱为止”。

这个词语最常出现在日常对话和描述食物的场景中。比如在餐馆点餐后,服务员可能会问“尝尝看,味道怎么样?”,顾客就可以回答“嗯,我吃到了一股很浓的药味。”;在家里,家长可能会问孩子“今天在学校吃到好吃的了吗?”;在购物时,看到有试吃活动,人们也会说“可以吃到样品,真好!”。在描述旅行经历时,也常用来分享当地的美食,如“去云南一定要吃到过桥米线。”

与“吃到”最接近的词是“尝到”(cháng dào)。“尝到”也表示品尝味道,但它更侧重于“尝试”这个动作本身,不一定需要吃下很多,可能只是尝一小口。例如,“我尝到了一点点辣。” 而“吃到”则更强调通过“吃”这个过程而获得的味觉体验,通常意味着吃下了一定量的食物。例如,“我吃到了一整碗饭,很满足。” 还有一个词是“品尝”(pǐncháng),它比“尝到”和“吃到”都更正式,常用于品鉴、鉴赏食物或饮品,带有更专业的意味,比如“品尝美酒”、“品尝咖啡”。

Examples

1

我吃到了一块非常美味的巧克力。

everyday

I tasted a very delicious piece of chocolate.

2

他不小心吃到了一只苍蝇,立刻吐了出来。

informal

He accidentally ate a fly and immediately spat it out.

3

这次品鉴会上,大家都能吃到各种新口味的冰淇淋。

event

At this tasting event, everyone could taste various new flavors of ice cream.

4

你吃到过这么辣的菜吗?

conversational

Have you ever tasted food this spicy?

Common Collocations

吃到好吃的 to taste delicious food
吃到苦味 to taste bitterness
吃到饱 to eat until full

Common Phrases

吃到饱

eat until full

吃到就是赚到

If you get to taste it, it's a gain (often used humorously for good deals)

没吃到

did not get to taste/eat

Often Confused With

吃到 vs 尝到 (cháng dào)

'尝到' focuses more on the act of trying a taste, often a small amount, while '吃到' implies experiencing the taste through eating a portion.

吃到 vs 吃掉 (chī diào)

'吃掉' means to eat something up completely, to finish it. It focuses on consumption, not necessarily the taste experience.

Grammar Patterns

吃到 + [名词 (食物/味道)] [主语] + 吃到 + [名词] + [结果补语,如:饱/腻] 没 / 没能 + 吃到 + [名词]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Generally used in informal, everyday contexts. It implies a successful experience of tasting something. Can be used for both positive and negative taste experiences.


Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '吃到' with '尝到' or '吃掉'. '吃到' is about the taste experience from eating, '尝到' is about trying, and '吃掉' is about finishing.

Tips

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Focus on the experience

Remember '吃到' emphasizes the taste experience gained *after* eating.

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Don't confuse with '吃掉'

'吃掉' means to eat up completely, finishing all the food.

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Food is central to Chinese culture

Expressing the joy or experience of tasting food is a common topic in Chinese social interactions.

Word Origin

The word '吃到' is formed by combining the verb '吃' (to eat) with the resultative complement '到' (to get, to reach). It signifies achieving the result of eating, which is experiencing the taste.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, sharing and discussing food experiences is a significant part of social interaction. Being able to '吃到' delicious food is often a source of joy and satisfaction.

Memory Tip

Think of '吃' (eat) plus '到' (arrive/get). You 'get' the taste '到' your mouth '吃' something.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“吃到”强调通过吃下东西而获得的味觉体验,通常吃了一定分量。“尝到”则更侧重于尝试味道,可能只尝一小口,不一定吃很多。

可以。例如,“他不小心吃到了一块发霉的饼干。” 同样可以用来描述吃到不喜欢的味道。

通常会跟名词(食物或味道),但也可以用作动词补语,表示动作的结果,如“饭是吃到了”。

是的,“吃到”是一个非常口语化的词,在日常交流中使用频率很高。

Test Yourself

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今天妈妈做的红烧肉真好吃,我一个人就______了半碗。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 吃到

这里强调吃了很多,获得了满足的味觉体验,所以用‘吃到’最合适。

multiple choice

这道菜的味道很特别,我______一股淡淡的桂花香。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 尝到

这里描述的是尝试后感受到的味道,不一定吃了很多,用‘尝到’更准确。

sentence building

我 / 吃到 / 一些 / 奇怪 / 的 / 味道

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我吃到一些奇怪的味道。

“吃到”后面直接跟宾语“一些奇怪的味道”,构成主谓宾结构,是最自然的表达方式。

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