Greeting · 接待寒暄 · Scene #45
Already ate, thanks.吃过了，谢谢。
1What it means · 含义
Already ate, thanks.
In the Huaqiangbei market, this phrase is used by the buyer (买家) when greeting.
2Key Vocabulary · 关键术语
| Chinese 中文 | Pinyin 拼音 | English 英文 |
|---|---|---|
| 吃过了 | chī guo le | already ate |
3Other Ways to Say It · 其他地道说法
- Just had lunch, thank you.
- Ate already, appreciate it.
4Cultural Note · 教学提示
Tip 提示
Chinese sellers often ask '吃了吗？' (have you eaten?) as a greeting — it's not a real invitation.