1. How to say "delicious food" in classical Chinese

"Food" in classical Chinese can be as follows:

Jade plate delicacies, delicacies from mountains and seas, delicacies, dragon liver and phoenix Gallbladder, Eight Treasures of Jade Food, Mouthwatering, Eight Treasures of Jade Food, Gluttonous Feast, etc.

1. salivate chuí xián sān chǐ

Definition: saliva: saliva. The saliva hangs down three feet long. Describes an extremely greedy appearance. Also described as very hot-eyed.

Source: "Three Precepts" by Liu Zongyuan of the Tang Dynasty: "People who live near the river often get a few elk and muntjacs to keep as livestock. As soon as they enter the house, the dogs salivate and come with their tails raised."

2. chuí xián yù dī

Definition: saliva: saliva. He was so greedy that his saliva was dripping. Describes a very greedy look.

Source: Tang Dynasty Liu Zongyuan's "Zhaohai Jiawen": "The saliva is gleaming and the tongue is gleaming, and the afternoon is squandered."

3. Bazhen Jade Food bā zhēn yù shí

Definition: Generally refers to exquisite dishes.

Source: Volume 3 of "The Chronicles of the Western Chamber" by Dong Jieyuan of Jin Dynasty: "Inviting a man to dine with eight treasures and jade food can speak a thousand words about business."

4. A gluttonous feast tāo tiè dà cān

Definition: It is an imaginary mysterious monster. This monster has no body, only a big head and a big mouth. It is very greedy and eats whatever it sees. It eats too much and eventually dies of starvation. It is a symbol of greed.

Source: Legend has it that a dragon gave birth to nine sons, and its fifth son was called Taotie. It was a ferocious and cruel monster in ancient times. It liked to eat people and had a large appetite. Taotie was originally used in "Zuo Zhuan" to describe those who are greedy for money and gluttony and are unkind and unjust.

Extended information:

Food, as the name suggests, is delicious food. The expensive ones include delicacies from mountains and seas, and the cheap ones include street snacks. In fact, there is no distinction between good and bad food. As long as you like it, you can call it food. China is known as the "Culinary Kingdom". In the big family of China, we have fifty-six small families, and each family has its own specialties.

There are expectations before eating food and aftertaste after eating. It is not just a simple taste experience, but also a spiritual enjoyment. Enjoying food also depends on the occasion. Food tastes good when the occasion is good. The food culture around the world is extensive and profound, with different nutrients. Taste more food, enjoy more health, and make people eat more happily.

Food is more than just food on the table. It also includes snacks, various biscuits, pastries, sugars, candied fruits, dried fruits, meat products, tea brewing and other products, each with its own flavor, which can be called delicacies.