吃饭

chī fàn
HSK 1Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
This is the literal meaning and is used for everyday meals.
to eat food; to have a meal
吃食物，尤指吃米饭或正餐。
Synonyms:
用餐就餐进餐
Sentences:
  1. 我(wǒ)们(men)中(zhōng)午(wǔ)去(qù)哪(nǎ)里(lǐ)吃(chī)饭(fàn)
    Where shall we go to eat lunch?
  2. 他(tā)每(měi)天(tiān)在(zài)家(jiā)吃(chī)饭(fàn)，很(hěn)少(shǎo)去(qù)餐(cān)厅(tīng)
    He eats at home every day and rarely goes to restaurants.
v
A metaphorical usage, often used when talking about someone's profession or means of survival.
(figurative) to work; to earn a livelihood
比喻工作、谋生或生活。
Synonyms:
谋生工作
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)靠(kào)画(huà)画(huà)吃(chī)饭(fàn)，是(shì)个(gè)职(zhí)业(yè)画(huà)家(jiā)
    He makes a living by painting; he is a professional painter.
  2. 在(zài)这(zhè)个(gè)行(háng)业(yè)，靠(kào)技(jì)术(shù)吃(chī)饭(fàn)很(hěn)重(zhòng)要(yào)
    In this industry, relying on your skills to earn a livelihood is very important.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
chī吃

to eat

HSK 1
fàn饭

cooked grain food; meal