Chinese symbol for “snack”
零食
líng shí
snack; nibbles
The closest CC-CEDICT match for snack is 零食 (líng shí), defined as: snack; nibbles.
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Characters and stroke order
Other Chinese words for “snack”
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 小食 | xiǎo shí | snack; nibbles |
| 小吃 | xiǎo chī | street food; snack |
| 快餐 | kuài cān | fast food; snack |
| 轻食 (輕食) | qīng shí | light meal; snack |
| 加餐 | jiā cān | to have an extra meal; snack |
Related words
Other words that share a character with 零食.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 零售 | líng shòu | to retail; to sell in small quantities |
| 零件 | líng jiàn | part; component |
| 零部件 | líng bù jiàn | spare part; component |
| 零星 | líng xīng | fragmentary; piecemeal; in bits and pieces; sporadic; scattered |
| 零钱 (零錢) | líng qián | change (of money); small change |
| 食品 | shí pǐn | foodstuff; food; provisions |
| 食物 | shí wù | food |
| 粮食 (糧食) | liáng shi | foodstuff; cereals |
See also: Japanese symbol for “snack”.
Data: CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0); Unihan Database (Unicode License v3); Make Me a Hanzi (Arphic Public License (graphics.txt); LGPL-3.0-or-later (dictionary.txt)); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Choosing a Cane for Self-Defense Class Training
- Are Hollow Plastic Sticks Too Light for Proper Technique
- Are Bahi or Kamagong Sticks Too Heavy for Beginners
- Choosing a Wooden Practice Dagger for Partner Drills
- Best Action-Flex Padded Weapons for Safe Sparring
- Best Escrima Sticks for Tall Practitioners by Reach
- Buying Bulk Rattan Sticks for Classes on a Budget
- Best Escrima Sticks for Kids Under Ten
- How Many Kali Sticks Should You Own for Training
- Best Stick Striking Gear Tire Stands vs Training Dummies