A2 adjective

好吃的

hǎochī de

Difficulty Rating

Reading 1/5

Common characters, simple structure.

Writing 1/5

Common characters, easy to write.

Speaking 1/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, common phrase.

Listening 1/5

Frequently heard, easy to recognize.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

好 (hǎo, good) 吃 (chī, eat) 的 (de, structural particle)

Learn Next

好喝的 (hǎohēde, delicious for drinks) 好看的 (hǎokànde, good-looking) 好听的 (hǎotīngde, pleasant to listen to)

Advanced

美味 (měiwèi, delicious/delicacy - more formal) 可口 (kěkǒu, tasty/palatable - often used for food)

Examples by Level

1

这家餐厅的饺子很好吃。

This restaurant's dumplings are very delicious.

2

我妈妈做的饭总是那么好吃。

My mom's cooking is always so delicious.

3

这种水果又甜又好吃。

This kind of fruit is sweet and delicious.

4

上次我们去的那家店,他们的面条真好吃。

The last time we went to that shop, their noodles were really delicious.

5

这是我吃过的最好吃的蛋糕。

This is the most delicious cake I have ever eaten.

6

你尝尝这个,味道特别好吃!

Try this, it tastes especially delicious!

7

虽然看起来简单,但这道菜做起来很费工夫,而且味道非常好吃。

Although it looks simple, this dish takes a lot of effort to make, and it tastes very delicious.

8

听说这家新开的咖啡馆有很好吃的点心。

I heard this newly opened cafe has very delicious pastries.

Common Collocations

好吃的面条 delicious noodles
好吃的菜 delicious dish/food
好吃的饺子 delicious dumplings
好吃的饭 delicious meal/rice
好吃的苹果 delicious apple
好吃的面包 delicious bread
好吃的点心 delicious dim sum/pastry
好吃的肉 delicious meat
好吃的鱼 delicious fish
好吃的甜点 delicious dessert

Common Phrases

这个很好吃的。

This is very delicious.

哪里有好吃的?

Where is there good food? / Where can I find something delicious?

我觉得这个不好吃。

I don't think this is delicious.

你喜欢吃好吃的吗?

Do you like to eat delicious food?

我饿了,想吃点好吃的。

I'm hungry, I want to eat something delicious.

这家餐厅有很好吃的菜。

This restaurant has very delicious dishes.

妈妈做的饭总是好吃的。

Mom's cooking is always delicious.

他找到了一家好吃的面馆。

He found a noodle shop with delicious noodles.

好吃的食物能让人心情好。

Delicious food can make people feel good.

有没有什么好吃的推荐?

Do you have any delicious recommendations?

Grammar Patterns

好吃的 can be used directly before a noun to describe it, e.g., 好吃的饭 (hǎochīde fàn - delicious food/meal). It can also be used after a verb like 觉得 (juéde - to feel/think) or 看起来 (kàn qǐlái - to look/seem), often with 很 (hěn - very) for emphasis, e.g., 很好吃 (hěn hǎochī). The 的 (de) particle is often used when 好吃 modifies a noun, making it an adjective phrase. When 好吃 is used as a predicate (e.g., 这个菜很好吃), the 的 is usually omitted. Contrast with 好吃 (hǎochī) without 的: 好吃 is more commonly used as a predicate, while 好吃的 functions as an attributive adjective or nominalizes 'delicious things'. The structure 'verb + 得 + 好吃' can describe how something tastes, e.g., 尝得很好吃 (cháng de hěn hǎochī - tastes very delicious).

Sentence Patterns

A1

这是好吃的。

Zhè shì hǎochīde. (This is delicious.)

A1

这个菜好吃的。

Zhège cài hǎochīde. (This dish is delicious.)

A1

我觉得这个很好吃。

Wǒ juéde zhège hěn hǎochī. (I think this is very delicious.)

A2

我喜欢吃好吃的饭。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī hǎochīde fàn. (I like to eat delicious food/meals.)

A2

哪里有好吃的面条?

Nǎlǐ yǒu hǎochīde miàntiáo? (Where are there delicious noodles?)

A2

这个餐厅有好吃的饺子。

Zhège cāntīng yǒu hǎochīde jiǎozi. (This restaurant has delicious dumplings.)

B1

虽然这道菜看起来不怎么样,但是尝起来好吃的。

Suīrán zhè dào cài kàn qǐlái bù zěnmeyàng, dànshì cháng qǐlái hǎochīde. (Although this dish doesn't look great, it tastes delicious.)

B1

你做的饭总是那么好吃的。

Nǐ zuòde fàn zǒngshì nàme hǎochīde. (The food you make is always so delicious.)

Word Family

Nouns

好吃 delicious food (often used informally as a noun for 'something delicious')
美味 delicacy, delicious taste
味道 taste, flavor

Verbs

to eat

Adjectives

good

Test Yourself 18 questions

listening B2

The food at this restaurant is really delicious; I feel very satisfied every time I come.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这家餐厅的菜真好吃,每次来都觉得很满足。
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listening B2

The dumplings my mom makes are the most delicious in the world, bar none.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我妈妈做的饺子是世界上最好吃的,没有之一。
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
listening B2

I heard this new dessert shop has delicious cakes. Shall we go try some?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 听说这家新开的甜品店有很好吃的蛋糕,我们要不要去尝尝?
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speaking B2

Read this aloud:

你吃过最好吃的东西是什么?

Focus: 最好吃的

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

请用“好吃”形容你最喜欢的一道菜。

Focus: 好吃

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

你觉得什么样的小吃是最好吃的?

Focus: 最好吃的

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writing B2

Describe your favorite '好吃的' Chinese dish. What makes it delicious? Where can someone find it?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我最喜欢吃的中国菜是麻婆豆腐。它的味道又麻又辣,非常好吃。如果你想尝尝,我推荐你去市中心的那家川菜馆,他们的麻婆豆腐是城里最好吃的。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
writing B2

Imagine you are reviewing a new restaurant. Write a short review (3-4 sentences) using '好吃的' to describe at least one dish.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

这家新开的餐厅非常棒。他们的烤鸭特别好吃,皮脆肉嫩,令人回味无穷。服务也很好,我强烈推荐大家来这里用餐。

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writing B2

You are explaining to a friend why you prefer home-cooked meals over eating out. Use '好吃的' to describe the advantage of home cooking.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我觉得家常菜比饭店的菜好吃多了。自己在家做饭,不仅能控制食材的质量,还能根据自己的口味调整味道。虽然有时候做饭有点麻烦,但是能吃到自己做的健康又好吃的饭菜,我觉得很值得。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
reading B2

王阿姨的饺子为什么好吃?

Read this passage:

王阿姨做的饺子是出了名的好吃,每年过年,我们全家都会去她家吃饺子。她的饺子馅料丰富,皮薄馅大,每次我都能吃两大盘。今年,她还教我怎么包饺子,希望我将来也能做出这么好吃的饺子。

王阿姨的饺子为什么好吃?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 她的饺子馅料丰富,皮薄馅大

文章中明确提到“她的饺子馅料丰富,皮薄馅大”,这是饺子好吃的关键。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 她的饺子馅料丰富,皮薄馅大

文章中明确提到“她的饺子馅料丰富,皮薄馅大”,这是饺子好吃的关键。

reading B2

小李为什么喜欢去市场买菜?

Read this passage:

小李最喜欢在周末去市场买菜,因为他觉得市场里有很多新鲜又好吃的当季水果和蔬菜。他总是能挑到最好的食材,然后回家做一顿丰盛的晚餐。对他来说,自己动手做饭是一种享受。

小李为什么喜欢去市场买菜?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 市场里有很多新鲜又好吃的当季水果和蔬菜

文章中提到“他觉得市场里有很多新鲜又好吃的当季水果和蔬菜”,这是他喜欢去市场的原因。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 市场里有很多新鲜又好吃的当季水果和蔬菜

文章中提到“他觉得市场里有很多新鲜又好吃的当季水果和蔬菜”,这是他喜欢去市场的原因。

reading B2

这段话主要说明了什么?

Read this passage:

中国各地的美食文化差异很大。比如四川菜以麻辣著称,而广东菜则讲究食材的原汁原味。虽然口味不同,但每种菜系都有它独特的好吃的菜肴。探索不同地区的美食,也是了解中国文化的一种方式。

这段话主要说明了什么?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 中国各地的美食文化差异很大,但都有独特的好吃的菜肴

文章主要介绍了中国各地美食文化的差异性,并指出每种菜系都有独特的好吃的菜肴。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 中国各地的美食文化差异很大,但都有独特的好吃的菜肴

文章主要介绍了中国各地美食文化的差异性,并指出每种菜系都有独特的好吃的菜肴。

multiple choice C1

她做的饭总是很___,我每次都吃得干干净净。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 好吃的

The sentence describes food that is always delicious, so '好吃的' (delicious) is the correct choice.

multiple choice C1

这家餐厅的特色菜非常___,吸引了许多食客。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 好吃的

The sentence talks about a restaurant's special dish attracting diners, implying it is delicious. Thus, '好吃的' is the appropriate adjective.

multiple choice C1

这个水果看起来不怎么样,但尝起来却很___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 好吃的

The sentence contrasts the fruit's appearance with its taste, indicating that it tastes delicious. Therefore, '好吃的' is the correct answer.

true false C1

在中文中,'好吃的'可以用来形容一首动听的歌曲。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

'好吃的' specifically describes food or something edible that tastes good, not a song. For a song, one would use '好听的' (pleasant to hear).

true false C1

如果我想表达一本书读起来很有趣,我可以使用'好吃的书'。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

'好吃的' refers to deliciousness in taste. For an interesting book, you would use '好看的' (good-looking, interesting to read) or '有意思的' (interesting).

true false C1

形容一个地方风景优美,可以用'好吃的风景'。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

'好吃的' is solely for describing food. To describe beautiful scenery, '美丽的风景' (beautiful scenery) or '好看的风景' (good-looking scenery) would be appropriate.

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