麦
片

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The word 麦片 is formed by combining the character 麦 (mài), meaning "wheat" or "grain", with 片 (piàn), meaning "slice" or "flake". This combination directly denotes a food product consisting of sliced or flaked grains, such as oatmeal or cereal, where each character contributes its literal meaning to specify both the material and its processed form.

Example Sentences Hide

我早餐吃麦片。

Wǒ zǎocān chī màipiàn.

I eat oatmeal for breakfast.

我今天早餐吃麦片。

Wǒ jīntiān zǎocān chī màipiàn.

I eat oatmeal for breakfast today.

我早上喜欢喝麦片粥。

Wǒ zǎoshang xǐhuān hē màipiàn zhōu.

I like to eat oatmeal porridge in the morning.

麦片富含纤维，对健康有益。

Màipiàn fùhán xiānwéi, duì jiànkāng yǒuyì.

Oatmeal is rich in fiber and beneficial for health.

如果你想吃健康早餐，麦片是个好选择。

Rúguǒ nǐ xiǎng chī jiànkāng zǎocān, màipiàn shì gè hǎo xuǎnzé.

If you want to eat a healthy breakfast, oatmeal is a good choice.

Word Definition - 麦片

mài piàn oatmeal; rolled oats

Individual Character Details

麦 mài, mài
片 piān, piàn