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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 15 MIN

EP1 “Have you eaten?” Why is “eat” used so often in Chinese expressions? - 【普通话 好简单】第一集:“你吃了吗”:为什么中文里这么多说法与吃有关?

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Why does Chinese always come back to “eating”? In this episode, we look at one of the most interesting words in Chinese - “chi” (吃) - and how it means much more than just food. - 为什么中文总是绕不开“吃”? 吃饭、吃苦、吃亏……连“你吃了吗?”都是一句关心。这一集,带你解锁中文最有意思的一个字——“吃”——它从来不止是食物。(点击上方收听音频)

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EP1 “Have you eaten?” Why is “eat” used so often in Chinese expressions? - 【普通话 好简单】第一集:“你吃了吗”:为什么中文里这么多说法与吃有关?

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