How to Say “I'm vegetarian” in Mandarin

我吃素
wǒchīsù

I'm vegetarian

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

Character by character

  • 我wǒI
  • 吃chīto eat
  • 素sùraw silk

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Common questions

How do you say "I'm vegetarian" in Mandarin?
"I'm vegetarian" in Mandarin is 我吃素, pronounced wǒ chī sù (third tone, first tone, fourth tone).
What does 我吃素 mean literally?
我吃素 breaks down as 我 (I) + 吃 (to eat) + 素 (raw silk).
What tones does 我吃素 use?
我吃素 is pronounced wǒ chī sù: third tone, first tone, fourth tone.