líng shí
collations; grignotages entre les repas
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我喜欢吃零食。
wǒ xǐhuān chī lǐngshí.
I like to eat snacks.
零食可以帮助我解馋。
lǐngshí kěyǐ bāngzhù wǒ jiěchán.
Snacks can help me satisfy my cravings.
我经常在下午吃零食。
wǒ jīngcháng zài xiàwǔ chī lǐngshí.
I often eat snacks in the afternoon.
正餐 (zhèngcān)
main meal
主食 (zhǔshí)
staple food
The Chinese word 零食 (língshí) for "snack" is composed of two characters: 零 (líng) and 食 (shí). 零 means "zero" or "nothing", while 食 means "to eat" or "food". Together, they literally mean "nothing to eat" or "something to eat when you have nothing else". This is because snacks are often eaten between meals when one is not particularly hungry.The word 零食 first appeared in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It was originally used to refer to food that was eaten on the go, such as street food or snacks sold at markets. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any kind of food that is eaten between meals, regardless of where it is eaten.零食 is a common word in modern Chinese and is used by people of all ages. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts, from informal conversations to formal writing.
