The lesson that introduces this vocabulary is Lesson 14 – What do you want to eat?
| 米饭 | mǐfàn | rice |
| 面条 | miàntiáo | noodles |
| 炒饭 | chǎofàn | fried rice |
| 炒面 | chǎomiàn | Fried noodles (chow mein) |
| 饺子 | jiǎozi | Chinese dumplings |
| 包子 | bāozi | steamed buns |
| 火锅 | huǒguō | hotpot |
| 炸鸡 | zhájī | fried chicken |
| 汉堡 | hànbǎo | hamburger |
| 薯条 | shǔtiáo | fries |
| 披萨 | pīsà | pizza |
| 面包 | miànbāo | bread |
| 鸡蛋 | jīdàn | eggs |
| 鸡肉 | jīròu | chicken |
| 牛肉 | niúròu | beef |
| 猪肉 | zhūròu | pork |
| 羊肉 | yángròu | lamb, mutton |
| 鱼 | yú | fish |
| 虾仁 | xiārén | shrimp |
| 蔬菜 | shūcài | vegetables |
| 水果 | shuǐguǒ | fruits |