How to say “Delicious!” in Chinese

Word by word

What each part of 好吃！ actually means.

• 好hǎogood
• 吃chīto eat

When you use it

Literally "good to eat". Saying it during the meal is a genuine compliment in China.

Use 好吃！ in restaurant situations. Order food, ask for the bill, handle spice levels.

Common questions

How do you say "Delicious!" in Chinese?

"Delicious!" in Chinese is 好吃！ — written in pinyin as Hǎochī!. It is a restaurant phrase you would use in China.

What does 好吃！ mean in Chinese?

好吃！ (Hǎochī!) means "Delicious!". Broken down word by word: 好 (hǎo) means "good"; 吃 (chī) means "to eat".

When would you use "Delicious!" in Chinese?

Literally "good to eat". Saying it during the meal is a genuine compliment in China. You would say 好吃！ (Hǎochī!) in everyday conversation.

More Restaurant phrases

• 我不吃肉。I don't eat meat.
• 请给我水。Water, please.
• 可以打包吗？Can I get this to go?
• 太贵了。Too expensive.