From "Pig" to "Foodie"! Know the Meaning of 吃货 (chīhuò)
1,896 views · Published 5 June 2016 · 2:48 · Indexed 15 October 2026
Channel: eChineseLearning · 2016 · Education
Often in Chinese, words will change meaning. It used to be that “吃货 (chīhuò) ”Foodie" had a derogatory meaning to describe a person who eats too much. Today, it has a more positive connotation. Read more here: http://goo.gl/TcPVr0
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