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    The Noun 美食 (měishí): Delicacy

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Modifier + 美食

    Explanation

    美食 (měishí) is a Chinese noun meaning "delicacy," "fine food," or "cuisine." It combines 美 (beautiful/fine) and 食 (food), and is used to refer to high-quality or culturally significant dishes and culinary traditions.

    Examples

    • 这条街上有很多美食,你想吃什么?

      zhè tiáo jiē shàng yǒu hěn duō měishí, nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?

      There's lots of great food on this street; what do you want to eat?

    • 他是个美食爱好者,走到哪儿都要尝当地的特色菜。

      tā shì ge měishí àihàozhě, zǒu dào nǎr dōu yào cháng dāngdì de tèsècài.

      He's a food lover; wherever he goes, he has to try the local specialties.

    • 这本书介绍了中国各地的传统美食。

      zhè běn shū jièshào le zhōngguó gèdì de chuántǒng měishí.

      This book introduces traditional cuisine from all over China.

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