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食用 (shí yòng): to eat, to be edible

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to eat, to be edible
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to eat
  • to consume
  • edible

Chinese explanation

  • 指可以吃或用来吃的
  • 作为动词时表示吃、饮用,多用于书面语或说明食物的用途。

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HSK 3

to use

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Example sentences

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These mushrooms are poisonous and cannot be eaten.

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This kind of oil is not suitable for high-temperature consumption; it's best used for dressing salads.

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If you continue to eat expired food, it may cause stomach discomfort.

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The doctor advised him to eat more vegetables and fruits and to consume less greasy and high-sugar food.

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