🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "Delicious" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
好吃
"Delicious" in Chinese · say it like hao-chee

The most natural way to say "Delicious" in Chinese is 好吃. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

美味
more formal, often used in restaurants or food reviews
好喝
used specifically for drinks, meaning tasty

When to use it

You can use '好吃' when you enjoy food. It's common to say this after trying a dish. It can be used in casual conversations with friends or family.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
这个蛋糕真好吃。This cake is really delicious.
这家餐厅的菜好吃极了。The food at this restaurant is extremely delicious.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse '好吃' with '好喝', which is specifically for drinks.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 好吃, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between '好吃' and '美味'?

'好吃' is more casual, while '美味' is more formal and often used in written contexts.

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