A common verb phrase used to describe the act of eating a meal. '吃' (chī) means 'to eat' and '饭' (fàn) refers to 'rice' or more generally 'a meal'. Used in daily conversation about mealtimes, as in '你吃饭了吗?' (Have you eaten yet?) which is also a common greeting in Chinese culture. Can refer to any meal of the day, not just rice-based dishes. 🍚