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饮食

yǐn shí
noun★Beginner— diet
general

Food and drink; diet; eating habits

他注意饮食以保持健康。

He pays attention to his diet to stay healthy.

中国的饮食文化非常丰富。

Chinese food culture is very rich.

💡

Can refer to both the act of eating and the types of food consumed.

Collocations

饮食习惯eating habits饮食结构dietary structure饮食文化food culture

Synonyms

饮食习惯饮食结构饮食文化

Related Phrases

饮食失调phrase
dietary imbalance
饮食疗法phrase
diet therapy

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Chinese, 饮食 often carries cultural significance beyond just nutrition.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 饮 (drink) and 食 (eat), representing both aspects of consumption.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to discuss health, culture, or dietary patterns.

Word Breakdown

饮
drink
root
+
食
eat
root
汉英词典

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