Food and drink: HSK 7-9 饮食：HSK 七至九级

这家餐厅的素菜做得很好吃。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de sùcài zuò de hěn hǎochī.

The vegetarian dishes at this restaurant are very tasty.

寺庙旁边的小店有很多种素菜。

Sìmiào pángbiān de xiǎodiàn yǒu hěn duōzhǒng sùcài.

The little shop next to the temple has many kinds of vegetarian dishes.

这块饼干又香又酥脆。

Zhèkuài bǐnggān yòu xiāng yòu sūcuì.

This cookie is fragrant and crispy.

薯片放久了就不酥脆了。

Shǔpiàn fàng jiǔle jiù bù sūcuìle.

Potato chips stop being crispy if you leave them out too long.

我不喜欢油腻的饮食。

Wǒ bù xǐhuan yóunì de yǐnshí.

I don't like a fat diet.

生病的时候，最好少吃油腻。

Shēngbìng de shíhou, zuìhǎo shǎo chī yóunì.

When you're sick, it's best to eat less greasy food.

他刚入行，做事还太嫩。

Tā gāng rù háng, zuòshì hái tài nèn.

He's just entered the field and is still too green at his work.

他刚入行，做事还很嫩。

Tā gāng rù háng, zuòshì hái hěn nèn.

He's just started in the field and is still pretty green.

我的右手麻了。

Wǒ de yòushǒu má le.

My right hand is numb.

我的左手麻了。

Wǒ de zuǒshǒu má le.

My left hand fell asleep.

这道菜太麻辣了，我不吃。

Zhè dào cài tài málà le, wǒ bùchī.

This dish is too hot and numbing, so I won't eat it.

这锅汤底很麻辣，小心烫。

Zhè guōtāng dǐ hěn málà, xiǎoxīn tàng.

This pot's broth is very hot and numbing, so be careful, it's scalding.

你说得我馋死了！

Nǐ shuō de wǒ chán sǐle!

The way you describe it makes me drool.

闻到烤肉的香味，我都馋了。

Wéndào kǎoròu de xiāngwèi, wǒ dōu chánle.

Smelling the roast meat has made my mouth water.

你尝尝这道菜，风味很特别。

Nǐ cháng cháng zhè dào cài, fēngwèi hěn tèbié.

Try this dish, it has a very distinctive flavor.

这首歌带有浓浓的民族风味。

Zhè shǒu gē dàiyǒu nóngnóng de mínzú fēngwèi.

This song has a strong ethnic flavor.

宴会上佳肴很多，随便吃。

Yànhuì shàng jiāyáo hěn duō, suíbiàn chī.

There are plenty of delicacies at the banquet, so help yourself.

客人们一边聊天，一边品尝佳肴。

Kèrénmen yìbiān liáotiān, yìbiān pǐncháng jiāyáo.

The guests chatted while savoring the fine food.

莲子要先泡一晚再煮。

Liánzǐ yào xiān pào yì wǎn zài zhǔ.

Lotus seeds need to be soaked overnight before cooking.

超市里的莲子是按斤卖的。

Chāoshì lǐ de liánzǐ shì àn jīn mài de.

The lotus seeds in the supermarket are sold by the jin.

我晚饭想吃炒虾。

Wǒ wǎnfàn xiǎng chī chǎo xiā.

I want to eat stir-fried shrimp for dinner.

我舅舅在湖边养殖鱼和虾。

Wǒ jiùjiu zài húbiān yǎngzhí yú hé xiā.

My uncle raises fish and shrimp by the lake.

这个橙子味道鲜美。

Zhège chéngzi wèidao xiānměi.

This orange is delicious.

这碗鱼汤味道很鲜美。

Zhè wǎn yútāng wèidao hěn xiānměi.

This bowl of fish soup tastes very fresh and delicious.

这道菜肴是怎么做的？

Zhè dào càiyáo shì zěnme zuò de?

How is this dish made?

你最拿手的菜肴是什么？

Nǐ zuì náshǒu de càiyáo shì shénme?

What is your best dish to cook?

她用牙齿咬碎了核桃。

Tā yòng yáchǐ yǎo suìle hétao.

She cracked the walnut with her teeth.

超市里的核桃蛋糕卖得很好。

Chāoshì lǐ de hétao dàngāo mài de hěn hǎo.

The walnut cakes at the supermarket sell very well.

出家人不吃葱蒜这类荤。

Chūjiārén bùchī cōng suàn zhè lèi hūn.

Monks do not eat pungent vegetables like onions and garlic.

这盘菜是荤的还是素的？

Zhè páncài shì hūn de háishi sù de?

Is this dish made with meat or is it vegetarian?

他吃了毒蘑菇。

Tā chīle dú mógu.

He ate poisonous mushrooms.

我特别喜欢蘑菇的味道。

Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan mógu de wèidao.

I especially like the flavour of the mushroom.

红薯最好贮藏在阴凉处。

Hóngshǔ zuìhǎo zhùcáng zài yīnliángchù.

Sweet potatoes are best stored in a cool place.

你要不要尝尝这块蒸红薯？

Nǐ yào búyào cháng cháng zhèkuài zhēng hóngshǔ?

Would you like to try this piece of steamed sweet potato?

你吃过新鲜的枣吗？

Nǐ chīguo xīnxiān de zǎo ma?

Have you ever eaten fresh jujubes?

水果店的枣今天很便宜。

Shuǐguǒ diàn de zǎo jīntiān hěn piányi.

The jujubes at the fruit shop are cheap today.

请给我一包五香瓜子。

Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bāo wǔxiāng guāzǐ.

Please give me a bag of five-spice sunflower seeds.

请给我来一包五香瓜子。

Qǐng gěi wǒ lái yì bāo wǔxiāng guāzǐ.

Please give me a bag of five-spice flavored seeds.

能帮我打开这个罐头吗？

Néng bāng wǒ dǎkāi zhège guàntou ma?

Can you help me open this can?

我家里还有两个水果罐头。

Wǒ jiālǐ háiyǒu liǎng gè shuǐguǒ guàntou.

I still have two tins of fruit at home.

芝麻要先炒香，再放进去榨。

Zhīma yào xiān chǎo xiāng, zài fàng jìnqù zhà.

Sesame seeds must be roasted first, then put in to be pressed.

芝麻洒了一地，我得赶快扫干净。

Zhīma sǎle yī de, wǒ děi gǎnkuài sǎo gānjìng.

Sesame seeds spilled all over the floor, so I have to sweep them up quickly.

孩子们在地里拔萝卜。

Háizimen zài dìlǐ bá luóbo.

The children are pulling up radishes in the field.

兔子正蹲在地上啃萝卜。

Tùzi zhèng dūn zài dìshang kěn luóbo.

The rabbit is crouching on the ground nibbling a radish.

你喜欢吃蜂蜜吗？

Nǐ xǐhuan chī fēngmì ma?

Do you like honey?

我该买多少蜂蜜？

Wǒ gāi mǎi duōshǎo fēngmì?

How much honey should I buy?

你会用刀打开这个椰子吗？

Nǐ huì yòng dāo dǎkāi zhège yēzi ma?

Can you open this coconut with a knife?

她不喜欢吃椰子味的东西。

Tā bù xǐhuan chī yēzi wèi de dōngxi.

She does not like to eat coconut-flavored things.

我喜欢喝南瓜汤。

Wǒ xǐhuan hē nánguā tāng.

I like to drink pumpkin soup.

院子里的南瓜已经长得很大了。

Yuànzi lǐ de nánguā yǐjīng zhǎng de hěn dàle.

The pumpkins in the yard have already grown very big.

沙滩上有一只小螃蟹。

Shātān shàng yǒu yìzhī xiǎo pángxiè.

There is a little crab on the beach.

螃蟹走路为什么是横着的？

Pángxiè zǒulù wèishénme shì héngzhe de?

Why do crabs walk sideways?

冰箱里还有一块火腿吗？

Bīngxiāng lǐ háiyǒu yíkuài huǒtuǐ ma?

Is there still a piece of ham in the fridge?

这块火腿太咸了，你尝一口。

Zhèkuài huǒtuǐ tài Xián le, nǐ cháng yìkǒu.

This piece of ham is too salty, try a bite.

他喜欢坚果。

Tā xǐhuan jiānguǒ.

He likes nuts.

可能含有坚果。

Kěnéng hányǒu jiānguǒ.

May contain nuts.

我嚼口香糖。

Wǒ jué kǒuxiāngtáng.

I chew gum.

她在嚼口香糖，是吗？

Tā zài jué kǒuxiāngtáng, shì ma?

She's chewing gum, isn't she?

我喜欢豆子。

Wǒ xǐhuan dòuzi.

I like beans.

谁喜欢豆子？

Shéi xǐhuan dòuzi?

Who likes beans?

我对乳制品过敏。

Wǒ duì rǔzhìpǐn guòmǐn.

I'm allergic to dairy products.

乳制品要放进冰箱里。

Rǔzhìpǐn yào fàngjìn bīngxiāng lǐ.

Dairy products should be kept in the fridge.

我想吃奶酪。

Wǒ xiǎng chī nǎilào.

I want to eat the cheese.

奶酪是黄色的。

Nǎilào shì huángsè de.

The cheese is yellow.

喝饮料不解渴，喝水吧。

Hē yǐnliào bù jiěkě, hēshuǐ ba.

Soft drinks don't quench your thirst, so drink water.

这杯清凉的绿茶真解渴！

Zhè bēi qīngliáng de lǜchá zhēn jiěkě!

This refreshing cup of green tea really quenches my thirst!

他为了健康，开始素食。

Tā wèile jiànkāng, kāishǐ sùshí.

He started eating a vegetarian diet for his health.

请问有没有素食的菜单？

Qǐngwèn yǒuméiyǒu sùshí de càidān?

Excuse me, do you have a vegetarian menu?

让我们去野餐。

Ràng wǒmen qù yěcān.

Let's go to the picnic.

他们出发去野餐了。

Tāmen chūfā qù yěcān le.

They set out on a picnic.

半夜吃夜宵对身体不好。

Bànyè chī yèxiāo duì shēntǐ bù hǎo.

Eating a midnight snack in the middle of the night is bad for your health.

楼下的夜宵摊生意特别好。

Lóuxià de yèxiāo tān shēngyi tèbié hǎo.

The midnight snack stall downstairs does particularly good business.