Usages of xiǎochī
朋友 带 了 小吃 和 饮料。péngyou dài le xiǎochī hé yǐnliào.
My friend brought snacks and drinks.
最低消费 很 高， 小吃 也 很 贵。zuìdīxiāofèi hěn gāo, xiǎochī yě hěn guì.
The minimum spend is high, and the snacks are also expensive.
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