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    Expressing 'cooked rice' with 米饭 (mǐfàn)

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    Explanation

    米饭 (mǐfàn) means 'cooked rice' and is a staple food in Chinese cuisine. It specifically refers to steamed or cooked rice, as opposed to 米 (uncooked rice). 米饭 is commonly ordered as a side dish and paired with various main courses.

    Examples

    • 中国南方人几乎每顿饭都吃米饭。

      Zhōngguó nánfāng rén jīhū měi dùn fàn dōu chī mǐfàn.

      People in southern China eat rice at almost every meal.

    • 你要不要再添点米饭？

      nǐ yào bú yào zài tiān diǎn mǐfàn?

      Would you like some more rice?

    • 这里的米饭煮得又香又软。

      zhèlǐ de mǐfàn zhǔ de yòu xiāng yòu ruǎn.

      The rice here is cooked fragrant and soft.

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