🇨🇳 How to say

“vegetable” in Chinese

蔬菜shūcài
Illustration of "vegetable" in a Chinese cultural setting
A vibrant, colorful farmers market stall is piled high with fresh produce. Bunches of green spinach, bright orange carrots, and deep purple eggplants are neatly arranged, with a friendly vendor holding up a bunch of bok choy.

Usage note

This is a general word for all vegetables. It's very common and used in daily life, just like in English. Remember it as the 'shu' (plant) 'cai' (dish), the plant dish for your meal.

Examples

  • 我每天都吃很多蔬菜。

    I eat a lot of vegetables every day.

  • 妈妈在超市买蔬菜。

    Mom is buying vegetables at the supermarket.

  • 这种蔬菜很好吃。

    This vegetable is very delicious.

Quick check

What does "蔬菜" mean?

  • A. vegetable
  • B. plate
  • C. orange (fruit)
  • D. white

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