好吃吗？
hǎochī ma?
Is it yummy · trad. 好吃嗎？
好吃吗？ (hǎochī ma) is the hopeful question asked after trying a new dish or food, inquiring if it tastes good or is delicious.
What does 好吃吗？ (hǎochī ma?) mean?
好吃吗？ (hǎochī ma?) means “is it yummy” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “good to eat?”
When to use it
Neutral and common. Use 好喝吗？ (hǎohē ma) for drinks. A common reply is 好吃 (hǎochī) for “it's yummy” or 不好吃 (bù hǎochī) for “it's not yummy.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like “how-CHURR mah.” The first syllable has a dipping tone, the second is high and flat, and the “ma” is light and neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 好吃hǎochīit's yummy
- 好喝吗？hǎohē ma?Is it good to drink?
- 味道怎么样？wèidao zěnmeyàng?How's the taste?
Examples
这个蛋糕好吃吗？
zhège dàngāo hǎochī ma?
Is this cake yummy?
你觉得这个好吃吗？
nǐ juéde zhège hǎochī ma?
Do you think this is yummy?
妈妈做的饭，好吃吗？
māma zuòde fàn, hǎochī ma?
Is the meal Mom made yummy?
Pro tip: 好吃 (hǎochī) is used exclusively for food. For beverages, the correct word is 好喝 (hǎohē), meaning “good to drink.”
Related phrases
不要挑食 · Don't be a picky eater吃水果吧 · Have some fruit多喝水 · Drink more water
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