Chinese · Food & Drink
午饭
wǔfàn
Lunch
Beginnernoun
Definition
The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
Example
我们一起去吃午饭吧。
Let's go have lunch together.
Etymology
'午饭' (wǔfàn) means 'noon meal,' indicating the cultural importance of lunch as a midday repast. The term has evolved alongside changing meal customs across China.
How & Where It’s Used
'午饭' (wǔfàn) is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, primarily in casual conversations about daily meals.