Chinese · Food & Drink

早饭

zǎofàn

Breakfast

Beginnernoun

Definition

The first meal of the day.

Example

你吃早饭了吗?

Have you had breakfast?

Etymology

'早饭' (zǎofàn) translates directly to 'early meal.' This term has been adopted into modern usage to reflect the Western concept of breakfast, which gained popularity in the late Qing dynasty.

How & Where It’s Used

'早饭' (zǎofàn) is typically used in casual conversation and writing about daily routines, and its significance varies among regions, with variations in what foods may be enjoyed at breakfast.

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