美食

měishí

culinary delicacy

HSK 4

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Meaning and Usage

"美食" refers to delicious or gourmet food, often implying high quality or special culinary delight. It is commonly used to talk about tasty dishes, local specialties, or the enjoyment of eating.

Common Contexts

You will see "美食" used when discussing restaurants, travel experiences, or food culture. It often appears in phrases like "美食" (gourmet) or "美食" (food festival).

Collocations

Usage Notes

"美食" emphasizes the quality and pleasure of food, not just any food. It is more positive and refined than just "食物" (food). Avoid confusing it with "美味" which focuses more on taste rather than the concept of food as a whole.

예문

这家餐厅以提供各种美食而闻名。

Zhè jiā cāntīng yǐ tígōng gè zhǒng měishí ér wénmíng.

This restaurant is famous for offering a variety of delicious foods.

旅行的时候,我最喜欢尝试当地的美食。

Lǚxíng de shíhòu, wǒ zuì xǐhuān chángshì dāngdì de měishí.

When traveling, I like to try the local delicacies the most.

他是个美食家,经常分享各种美食的照片。

Tā shì gè měishí jiā, jīngcháng fēnxiǎng gè zhǒng měishí de zhàopiàn.

He is a gourmet who often shares photos of various delicious foods.