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    Using 小吃 (xiǎochī) to mean "snack"

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    Explanation

    小吃 (xiǎochī) is a noun meaning "snack" or "street food." It refers to small, often local or traditional dishes that are typically eaten casually rather than as a formal meal. For example, 中国的传统小吃 means "traditional Chinese snacks."

    Examples

    • 这条街上的小吃又便宜又好吃。

      zhè tiáo jiē shàng de xiǎochī yòu piányi yòu hǎochī.

      The street food on this street is both cheap and delicious.

    • 你来北京一定要尝尝当地的小吃。

      nǐ lái Běijīng yīdìng yào chángchang dāngdì de xiǎochī.

      When you come to Beijing, you must try the local snacks.

    • 我最喜欢的小吃是煎饼果子。

      wǒ zuì xǐhuan de xiǎochī shì jiānbing guǒzi.

      My favorite snack is jianbing guozi.

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