餐
cān
meal
In Chinese, '餐' is a noun that basically means 'meal'. It is a universal term for any type of meal and doesn't refer to any specific kind of food. Just like in English, it can be used to indicate breakfast, lunch, or dinner based on the context. For example, '早餐' means 'breakfast', '午餐' means 'lunch', and '晚餐' means 'dinner'.
Example sentences using: 餐
这是我的早餐。
Zhè shì wǒ de zǎocān.
This is my breakfast.
This phrase is used to indicate what the speaker is having for their morning meal.
餐厅在哪里？
Cāntīng zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the restaurant?
This is a question asking for the location of a dining establishment.
餐车正在来的路上。
Cān chē zhèngzài lái de lù shàng.
The food truck is on its way.
This phrase is used to indicate that a mobile eating establishment is currently en route.
我预定了晚餐。
Wǒ yùdìng le wǎncān.
I have reserved dinner.
This phrase is used when someone has made arrangements for an evening meal.
我喜欢这个午餐。
Wǒ xǐhuan zhège wǔcān.
I like this lunch.
This sentence expresses the speaker's enjoyment of a current midday meal.
餐馆的食物很美味。
Cān guǎn de shíwù hěn měiwèi.
The restaurant's food is delicious.
This sentence states that the food served at a specific dining establishment is very good.
餐巾纸在哪里？
Cān jīn zhǐ zài nǎ lǐ?
Where is the napkin?
This sentence is asking about the location of a dining napkin.
这个餐厅很贵。
Zhège cāntīng hěn guì.
This restaurant is expensive.
This sentence states that a specific dining establishment has high costs.
餐饮业发展迅速。
Cānyǐn yè fāzhǎn xùnsù.
The catering industry is developing rapidly.
This sentence states the fast-paced development of the food service industry.
我订了自助餐。
Wǒ dìng le zìzhùcān.
I booked a buffet.
This sentence is used when someone has made a reservation for a meal in which guests serve themselves.