How do I ask about someone's favorite food in Chinese

学习中文的日常必备问题: How do I ask about someone's favorite food in Chinese

To ask someone about their favorite food in Chinese, you can use the following phrases:

你最喜欢的食物是什么？
Pinyin: Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de shíwù shì shénme?
Translation: What is your favorite food?
This is a formal and complete way to ask about someone’s favorite food¹^{, 3}.
你喜欢吃什么？
Pinyin: Nǐ xǐhuān chī shénme?
Translation: What do you like to eat?
This is a more casual way of asking, which can also imply asking about their favorite food².

Both phrases are common and appropriate depending on the level of formality or conversational tone you wish to use.

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