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Snacks in Chinese

snacks · HSK 4

零食 líng shí

  1. 零 líng zero
  2. 食 shí to eat

孩子不要吃太多零食。 Children shouldn't eat too many snacks.

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How do you say snacks in Chinese?

Snacks in Chinese is 零食 (líng shí).

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