Definition
佳肴 (jiā yáo) is a formal, literary term for 'fine food' or 'delicacies', often used in writing or elegant settings. In everyday conversation, 美食 (měi shí) is more common; 美味 (měi wèi) emphasizes taste and can also be an adjective. 菜肴 (cài yáo) refers to specific dishes or courses at a meal.
noun
fine fooddelicaciesdelicious dishes
Examples
- 佳肴。Chúshī wèi wǒmen zhǔnbèi le yì zhuō jiā yáo.The chef prepared a table of fine dishes for us.
- 佳肴。Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de jiā yáo yuǎn jìn wén míng.The fine food at this hotel is famous far and wide.
- 佳肴。Tā xǐhuan pǐncháng gèdì de jiā yáo.He enjoys tasting delicacies from various places.
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