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你吃过饭了吗?

phrase daily conversations

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. Have you eaten?
  2. This is a culturally specific greeting often used among friends or neighbors to show care rather than a literal invitation to dine.
Examples

你吃过饭了吗?如果还没吃,一起去吧。

Have you eaten? If you haven't, let's go together.

你吃过饭了吗?看起来你很累。

Have you eaten? You look very tired.

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Usage noteIt is a sign of social warmth rather than a request for information about a recent meal.

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