Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「食不兼味」 and its usage.
Learn about the idiom 「食不兼味」: its definition and how it’s used are detailed here.
You don’t need to have two dishes for a meal. Refers to being frugal in eating. Same as “food has only two flavors”.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shí bù jiān wèi
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
sik6 bat1 gim1 mei6/mei2
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.
