Chinese · Food & Drink

午饭

wǔfàn

Lunch

Beginnernoun

Definition

The meal eaten in the middle of the day.

Example

我们一起去吃午饭吧。

Let's go have lunch together.

Etymology

'午饭' (wǔfàn) means 'noon meal,' indicating the cultural importance of lunch as a midday repast. The term has evolved alongside changing meal customs across China.

How & Where It’s Used

'午饭' (wǔfàn) is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in casual conversations about daily meals.

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