How to Say ‘Foodie’ in Simplified Chinese
吃货
chī huò
[chī huò]
💬 Usage Tip: [货] in slang can turn a trait or habit into "a person who's really that way," often with a casual or teasing feel. So [吃货] is literally something like "an eating-person" = a foodie; compare [萌货] for someone cute in a goofy way.
Phrase Breakdown
吃
chī
[chī]
to eat
To consume food.
这个城市有很多吃货。
This city has a lot of food enthusiasts.
货
huò
[huò]
goods
Items or products.
每当有新餐厅，吃货们都会去尝试。
Every time there's a new restaurant, foodies will go to try it.
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