食 材

shí cáidictionary entry

(food) ingredient

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

食材食材 [shi2 cai2] /(food) ingredient/

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Reference information

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Character information

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食
shí
to eat / food / animal feed / eclipse
sì
to feed (a person or animal)
材
cái
material / timber / ability / aptitude / a capable individual / coffin (old)

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