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快餐 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say kuàicān slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
快餐是指快速制作和食用的食物，如汉堡、炸鸡等。
kuàicān shì zhǐ kuàizhào hé yùshí de shíwù, rú hambāo、zhájī děng。
Fast food refers to quickly prepared and eaten food, such as hamburgers or fried chicken.
Context note
快餐常出现在忙碌的上班族或学生中，他们可能没有时间慢慢准备正餐。
kuàicān cháng xuǎndòng zài mánglù de shàngbāo zuò kěnéng méiyǒu shíjiān mángróng zhǔnbèi zhèngcān。
Fast food is commonly found among busy office workers or students who may not have the time to prepare a proper meal.
5 examples
我喜欢吃快餐。
wǒ xǐ huan chī kuài cān。
I like to eat fast food.
他经常点外卖快餐。
tā jīng cháng diǎn wài mài kuài cān。
He often orders takeout fast food.
周末我常常去吃快餐。
zhōu mò wǒ cháng cháng qù chī kuài cān。
On weekends, I often go to eat fast food.
快餐店通常在商业区有很多。
kuài cān diàn tōng cháng zài shāng yè qū yǒu hěn duō。
Fast food stores are usually many in commercial areas.
快餐可能不健康，但方便快捷。
kuài cān kě néng bú jiàn kāng， dàn fāng biàn kuài jié。
Fast food may not be healthy, but it is convenient and quick.
5 mini stories
妈妈带我去快餐店买午餐。我们点了汉堡和薯条。
mā ma dài wǒ qù kuài cān diàn mǎi wǔ cān。 wǒ men diǎn le hàn bǎo hé shǔ tiáo。
Mom took me to the fast food store for lunch. We ordered hamburgers and fries.
爸爸工作很忙，所以他经常吃快餐解决晚餐问题。
bà ba gōng zuò hěn máng， suǒ yǐ tā jīng cháng chī kuài cān jiě jué wǎn cān wèn tí。
Dad is very busy at work, so he often eats fast food to solve dinner problems.
朋友邀请我去吃快餐庆祝生日，我点了披萨和饮料。
péng yǒu yāo qǐng wǒ qù chī kuài cān qìng zhù shēng rì， wǒ diǎn le pī sà hé yǐn liào。
My friend invited me to eat fast food to celebrate my birthday. I ordered pizza and drinks.
快餐店通常有很多选择，但要注意营养均衡。
kuài cān diàn tōng cháng yǒu hěn duō xuǎn zé， dàn yào zhù yì yíng yǎng jūn héng。
Fast food stores usually have many choices, but you should pay attention to a balanced diet.
快餐方便，但不要经常吃太多。
kuài cān fāng biàn， dàn bú yào jīng cháng chī tài duō。
Fast food is convenient, but don't eat too much often.