Word Guide
How to pronounce 米饭 (mǐ fàn)
米饭 means "cooked rice". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.
Short answer
米饭 is pronounced mǐ fàn and means "cooked rice". The key target is tone contrast, with the tone pattern Tone 3 + Tone 4.
Why learners miss it
Learners often miss 米饭 because the first syllable often rises too early and sounds too much like Tone 2.
Self-test
Record 米饭, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match mǐ fàn.
Pinyin
mǐ fàn
Tone Pattern
Tone 3 + Tone 4
Pronunciation Focus
toneContrast
How to say it
Guided fix
How to shape this pronunciation
What to do
Say mǐ slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 米饭.
What to avoid
Do not let the whole word flatten into one rushed shape. Keep the target consonant or tone contrast clear.
What to listen for
The key sound should stay distinct instead of collapsing toward the nearest easy English habit.
Quick self-check
Say mǐ fàn once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.
Phonetic Breakdown
m+i_f+an
Most common error
Error summary
The first syllable often rises too early and sounds too much like Tone 2.
Focus area
ToneContrast
Difficulty
Easy
HSK Level
HSK1