🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "I am hungry" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
我饿了
"I am hungry" in Chinese · say it like wǒ è le

The most natural way to say "I am hungry" in Chinese is 我饿了. 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

我很饿
This is a more emphatic way to express hunger.
我有点饿
This is a softer way to say you are a bit hungry.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It is commonly used in casual conversations. You might say it at home, in a restaurant, or when with friends. It's a straightforward way to communicate your need for food.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
我饿了,我们去吃饭吧。I am hungry, let's go eat.
你饿了吗?我饿了。Are you hungry? I am hungry.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning of the phrase.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 我饿了, 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

How do I say I am very hungry?

You can say '我很饿' to express that you are very hungry.

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