🇬🇧🇨🇳 meal - 一顿饭 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "meal" ("一顿饭"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A meal is when you sit down to eat food at one time, like breakfast in the morning, lunch in the middle of the day, or dinner in the evening. A snack is small, but a meal is usually bigger and can fill your tummy.
I was so hungry that I started planning my next meal in the middle of the one I was eating.
I tried to make a fancy meal and ended up inventing a new smoke flavor for the whole kitchen.
Grandma said my meal was “healthy,” which is code for “there are too many vegetables.”
My little brother rated his meal one star because the peas rolled off his spoon and “refused to cooperate.”
Some people eat three main meals a day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—but my stomach strongly believes in at least nine.
A mother puts a small plate on the table. She says, "This meal is for you." The boy asks, "Is this a meal now?" She laughs, "Breakfast is a meal, lunch is a meal, dinner is a meal." They eat the meal together and smile, full and warm. They feel happy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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