How to Say “Dinner” in Mandarin

晚饭
wǎnfàn

Dinner

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 晚wǎnevening
  • 饭fàncooked rice

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Common questions

How do you say "Dinner" in Mandarin?
"Dinner" in Mandarin is 晚饭, pronounced wǎnfàn (third tone, fourth tone).
What does 晚饭 mean literally?
晚饭 breaks down as 晚 (evening) + 饭 (cooked rice).
What tones does 晚饭 use?
晚饭 is pronounced wǎnfàn: third tone, fourth tone.