How to Say “Rice” in Mandarin

米饭
mǐfàn

Rice

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

Character by character

  • 米mǐuncooked rice
  • 饭fàncooked rice

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Common questions

How do you say "Rice" in Mandarin?
"Rice" in Mandarin is 米饭, pronounced mǐfàn (third tone, fourth tone).
What does 米饭 mean literally?
米饭 breaks down as 米 (uncooked rice) + 饭 (cooked rice).
What tones does 米饭 use?
米饭 is pronounced mǐfàn: third tone, fourth tone.