How to pronounce mi fan (米饭) in Chinese
Hear 米饭 (mǐ fàn) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
米饭
mǐ fàn
Characters & meanings
surname Mi
rice; meal
Common mistake
Low + falling (3-4): sink low on mǐ, then drop fàn from high — the two syllables move in opposite directions, which is what makes the word sound crisp.
Example sentence
我要一碗米饭。
Wǒ yào yī wǎn mǐfàn.
I want a bowl of rice.
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