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Food and eating are very important concepts in Chinese life. As a result, the Chinese have created many food-related terms in their language. Here are 6 phrases containing 吃 (chī/eat) that are very popular.

Jul 30, 2015 12:00 AM
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Wow, this was an excellent article.  I especially love when you discuss the origins of the expressions, and I love it when you provide famous examples of their use (e.g., 吃得苦中苦,方为人上人.)  Thanks for sharing!
September 6, 2017
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Mhgoi Shanmei! :) This was so helpful and interesting. 
September 6, 2017
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'慢慢吃' (man man chi or eat slowly). I feel uttering this term at the end of a meal, when you have finished eating earlier than others, lets your Chinese friends/relatives know that you are no longer a ordinary '外国人' (waiguoren or foreigner) who is to be taken lightly. It tells them you're ready for Chinese culture and you mean business! :) 

By the way a very helpful article! 

January 3, 2017
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My heart goes out to the wife in the 吃醋   story. Luv your article.
September 4, 2016
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很有意思!Thanks for the article, Shanmei!
August 4, 2016
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