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甜食

tianshi /tʰi̯ɛn ʂɨ/
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Tian shi refers to sweet-tasting foods, typically high in sugar, enjoyed as treats.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Sweets and desserts, high in sugar.
  • Includes cakes, candies, ice cream.
  • Commonly eaten as snacks or after meals.

Overview

甜食（tián shí）是一个非常常见的中文词汇，指代所有含糖量高、味道甜美的食品。这个词语涵盖了从烘焙食品到糖果的广泛类别，是人们日常生活中不可或缺的一部分。在中国文化中，甜食不仅满足口腹之欲，有时也承载着庆祝和分享的意义。

甜食通常作为名词使用，可以单独使用，也可以与其他词语组合。例如，可以说“我喜欢吃甜食”或“这家店的甜食很有名”。它经常与“吃”、“喝”、“买”、“做”、“甜”、“美味”等动词和形容词搭配使用。在描述特定场合时，甜食也常被提及，如生日聚会、节日庆典等。

甜食在日常生活中随处可见。在家庭聚餐后，人们常会准备一些甜点作为餐后甜食。在零食时间，孩子们尤其喜欢各种糖果和巧克力。咖啡馆、甜品店是专门售卖甜食的地方。此外，在中国的传统节日，如春节、中秋节，也会有特定的甜食，如年糕、月饼，它们不仅是食物，也蕴含着美好的祝愿。

与“甜点”（tián diǎn）相比，“甜食”的范围更广。“甜点”通常指餐后上的甜味食品，更侧重于“点心”的概念，如蛋糕、布丁等。而“甜食”则包括了所有的甜味食品，如糖果、巧克力、蜜饯等，不一定局限于餐后。“零食”（líng shí）也是一个相关词，指非正餐时间吃的食物，很多零食也属于甜食，但零食也包括非甜味的小吃。

Examples

1

我午饭后喜欢吃点甜食，比如一块巧克力。

everyday

I like to have some sweets after lunch, like a piece of chocolate.

2

为了健康，医生建议她减少甜食的摄入。

health/advice

For her health, the doctor advised her to reduce her intake of sweets.

3

这家店新推出了一系列创意甜食，吸引了很多顾客。

commercial

This shop has launched a new series of creative desserts, attracting many customers.

4

研究表明，过量摄入甜食与多种慢性疾病的风险增加有关。

academic

Research indicates that excessive consumption of sweets is linked to an increased risk of various chronic diseases.

Common Collocations

吃甜食 eat sweets
喜欢甜食 like sweets
各种甜食 various kinds of sweets
减少甜食 reduce sweets

Common Phrases

爱吃甜食

love eating sweets

各种甜食

all kinds of sweets

餐后甜食

after-meal sweets/dessert

Often Confused With

甜食 vs 糖果 (tángguǒ)

糖果 specifically refers to candy or sweets, which are a type of 甜食. 甜食 is a broader category that includes candy but also cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc.

甜食 vs 点心 (diǎnxīn)

点心 can refer to snacks in general, or more specifically to dim sum or pastries. When referring to sweet items, it often overlaps with 甜点 (dessert), which is a subset of 甜食.

Grammar Patterns

（数量）+ 甜食 (e.g., 一块甜食 - a piece of sweet) 吃/喝+甜食 (e.g., 我爱吃甜食 - I love eating sweets) 形容词+甜食 (e.g., 美味的甜食 - delicious sweets)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term '甜食' is very common in everyday conversation. It's generally neutral in register and widely understood. When discussing health, it's often used in contexts advising reduction or limitation.

Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes confuse the broadness of '甜食' with more specific terms like '糖果' (candy) or '甜点' (dessert). Ensure you use '甜食' when referring to the general category of sweet foods.

Tips

💡

Enjoy Sweets in Moderation

While delicious, it's best to consume sweets in moderation to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid potential health issues.

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Beware of Hidden Sugars

Many processed foods, even those not typically considered sweets, can contain high amounts of added sugar. Always check nutrition labels.

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Sweet Treats for Celebrations

In Chinese culture, sweet foods often play a role in celebrations and festivals, symbolizing good wishes and happiness.

Word Origin

The word '甜食' is a direct combination of '甜' (tián), meaning sweet, and '食' (shí), meaning food or to eat. It literally translates to 'sweet food'.

Cultural Context

Sweet foods are often associated with celebrations, rewards, and comfort in Chinese culture. Sharing sweets is a common gesture of goodwill and affection.

Memory Tip

Think of '甜' (sweet) and '食' (food). Combine them to remember 'sweet food' or 'sweets'. Imagine eating a delicious sweet dish ('食') that makes you smile ('甜').

Frequently Asked Questions

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“甜食”是一个更广泛的概念，包括所有甜味的食品，如糖果、巧克力、蛋糕等。“甜点”通常指餐后享用的甜味食品，侧重于“点心”的含义，如蛋糕、布丁、冰淇淋等。可以说，很多甜点也是甜食，但并非所有甜食都是甜点。

任何含糖量高、味道甜美的食物都可以称为甜食。常见的例子包括蛋糕、饼干、巧克力、糖果、冰淇淋、甜甜圈、果酱、蜜饯以及一些含糖的饮料等。

过量摄入甜食可能导致肥胖、蛀牙、血糖升高，增加患糖尿病、心脏病的风险。长期大量食用还可能影响情绪和精力水平。

在中国传统文化中，一些甜食具有象征意义。例如，春节吃年糕象征“年年高升”，中秋节吃月饼象征“团圆”。甜食也常用于节日庆典和家庭聚会，代表着甜蜜和幸福。

Test Yourself

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我今天心情不好，想吃点______。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 甜食

根据语境“心情不好，想吃点……”，通常人们会选择能带来愉悦感的食物，甜食是常见的选择。

multiple choice

下列哪种食物通常不被归类为“甜食”？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 薯片

薯片是咸味或辣味的零食，不属于甜食。蛋糕、巧克力和冰淇淋都属于典型的甜食。

sentence building

请用“喜欢”、“我”、“甜食”、“很”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我很喜欢甜食。

“很”是副词，修饰形容词“喜欢”，放在动词“喜欢”前面。主语“我”在前面，宾语“甜食”在后面，构成“主语+状语+谓语+宾语”的结构。

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