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食用

shí yòng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to eat; to consume
  • edible

Definition

吃；用作食物。

To eat; to be used as food.

Usage

通常用作动词，表示进食或作为食物使用；也可作定语，表示‘用于食用的’。

Typically used as a verb meaning to eat or to be used as food; can also be used attributively to mean 'for consumption'.

Examples

  • 1 这些蘑菇可以食用，但需要煮熟。 (These mushrooms are edible but need to be cooked.)
  • 2 食用前请仔细阅读标签。 (Please read the label carefully before consumption.)
  • 3 这种油适合食用，也可以用于烹饪。 (This oil is suitable for consumption and can also be used for cooking.)
  • 4 食用过多的糖分对健康不利。 (Consuming too much sugar is harmful to health.)
  • 5 建议每日食用适量的水果和蔬菜。 (It is recommended to eat an appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables daily.)

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