美食

美食 měi shí ㄇㄟˇ ㄕˊ mei5 sik6 HSK 3 流利級 · Level 5

  • culinary delicacy
  • fine food
  • gourmet food

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 美 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他們這裡提供一流的美食。 They serve excellent food here.
  • 鷹嘴豆和青豆等豆類雖然會引起脹氣,但卻是極佳的美食。 Some legumes, like chickpeas and green beans, cause flatulence but are excellent foods.
  • 我很喜歡日本的美食,也很喜歡日本的風俗,所以我自然也很喜歡在日本生活。 I like Japanese food and customs, so it follows that I like living in Japan.
  • 懷特說,人們會帶給工人路易斯安那風格的美食——鹿肉義大利麵和當地特色菜什錦飯,來表達他們的感激之情。 White says people have been showing their appreciation by bringing comfort food to the workers, Louisiana-style — spaghetti with venison and the local specialty, jambalaya.

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