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March 24, 2026
米饭(米飯)mǐfàn(mi3fan4)
米饭 (mǐfàn) refers specifically to cooked rice, which is a staple food in Chinese cuisine. It is commonly served alongside various dishes and can be found in virtually every meal context, making it a vital component of Chinese dining culture.
Strokes13Frequency#9088DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rice is more than just a food item; it symbolizes prosperity and is often associated with family and home-cooked meals. Eating rice is an integral part of daily life, reflecting its significance in Chinese heritage.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant bowl of fluffy rice (米) that makes you feel satisfied (饭). The character 米 looks like a grain of rice, and it sounds like 'mi' as in 'mealtime', reminding you that rice is a key part of your meals.
Meanings of 米饭
mǐfàn(mi3fan4)
1(cooked) rice
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About 米饭
米饭Simplified
米飯Traditional
13Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9088Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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白米 (báimǐ) refers to uncooked white rice, while 米饭 (mǐfàn) specifically denotes the cooked version.
Usage Notes
米饭 is generally used in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with 生米 (shēng mǐ), which means raw rice; remember, 米饭 is already cooked! Also, avoid using it in overly formal contexts where you might refer to it as 'rice' without the need for the cooked specification.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 1 word, 米饭 helps learners connect with essential vocabulary about food and dining. Focus on practicing it in sentence structures, such as '我想吃米饭' (I want to eat rice), to build practical conversational skills.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the correct tones, mispronouncing it as 'mi fan' instead of the correct 'mǐ fàn'. Additionally, some might mistakenly use 米饭 to refer to raw rice, so remember it specifically means cooked rice.
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米饭 (mǐfàn) refers specifically to cooked rice, which is a staple food in Chinese cuisine. It is commonly served alongside various dishes and can be found in virtually every meal context, making it a vital component of Chinese dining culture.
When to use 米饭
米饭 is generally used in casual conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with 生米 (shēng mǐ), which means raw rice; remember, 米饭 is already cooked! Also, avoid using it in overly formal contexts where you might refer to it as 'rice' without the need for the cooked specification.
米饭 or something close to it
白米 (báimǐ) refers to uncooked white rice, while 米饭 (mǐfàn) specifically denotes the cooked version.
What learners get wrong
Learners often forget to use the correct tones, mispronouncing it as 'mi fan' instead of the correct 'mǐ fàn'. Additionally, some might mistakenly use 米饭 to refer to raw rice, so remember it specifically means cooked rice.
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Grammar Patterns of 米饭
米饭 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
