🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "I'm hungry" in Chinese

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

The most natural way to say "I'm 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 slightly more emphatic way to say it.
我有点饿
This is a more casual way to express mild hunger.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel hungry and want to express it to someone. It's common to say this at mealtime or when discussing food. It can be used casually among friends or family.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
我饿了,我们去吃饭吧I'm hungry, let's go eat.
你饿了吗?我饿了。Are you hungry? I'm hungry.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say '我饿' without the '了', which sounds incomplete.

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'm not hungry?

You can say '我不饿' (wǒ bù è).

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