一顿

一顿 is a noun meaning 'a meal' or 'a serving of food.' It refers to a single instance of eating, typically in a specific context such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The character 一 (yī) means 'one,' and 顿 (dùn) originally meant 'a moment' or 'a unit.' Together, 一顿 literally translates to 'one unit,' which in the context of food, means 'a meal.'

In daily life, 一顿 is commonly used when referring to a specific meal, such as '吃一顿饭' (chī yī dùn fàn), meaning 'to have a meal.' It can also be used in phrases like '一顿大餐' (yī dùn dàcān), meaning 'a big meal,' often used in more formal or celebratory settings.