CasualGreetings
How to say "Have you eaten?" in Chinese
你吃了吗？
nǐ chī le ma?
Pronunciation tip: "nee chir luh mah"
✎Example Sentences
你吃了吗？没吃的话一起去吧。
Nǐ chī le ma? Méi chī de huà yìqǐ qù ba.
Have you eaten? If not, let's go together.
💡Cultural Note
The most common greeting in Chinese, especially among older generations.
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