再吃一口
zài chī yī kǒu
One more bite
再吃一口 (zài chī yì kǒu) means "one more bite" or "have another mouthful." Parents often use it to encourage children to eat a little more food, especially when trying to finish a meal.
What does 再吃一口 (zài chī yī kǒu) mean?
再吃一口 (zài chī yī kǒu) means “one more bite” in English.
When to use it
Informal and nurturing. It's typically used by parents or caregivers to children, often as a gentle encouragement rather than a strict command.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ZAI chrr EE koh.” 再 falls, 吃 is high and level, 一 is said with a falling tone (yì) because 口 is a third tone, and 口 dips.
Other ways to say it
- 再来一口zài lái yī kǒuhave another mouthful (more general)
- 多吃一点duō chī yīdiǎneat a bit more
- 吃光光chī guāngguāngeat it all up (playful, for kids)
Examples
宝宝，再吃一口饭好不好？
bǎobao, zài chī yī kǒu fàn hǎo bu hǎo?
Baby, one more bite of rice, okay?
妈妈总是说，再吃一口蔬菜。
māma zǒngshì shuō, zài chī yī kǒu shūcài.
Mom always says, one more bite of vegetables.
你真棒，再吃一口就吃完了！
nǐ zhēn bàng, zài chī yī kǒu jiù chī wánle!
You're great, just one more bite and you'll be done!
Pro tip: 口 (kǒu) literally means "mouth," but in this phrase, it acts as a measure word for "mouthful" or "bite," making 再吃一口 a common phrase in parental mealtime negotiations.
Related phrases
饿不饿？ · Are you hungry渴不渴？ · Are you thirsty不要挑食 · Don't be a picky eater
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