English–Chinese
“banana” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng jiāo
Example
我今天买了一个香蕉。wǒ jīn tiān mǎi le yí gè xiāng jiāo
I bought a banana today.
How to say “banana” in Chinese
“Banana” in Chinese is 香蕉 (xiāng jiāo).
A naturally curved fruit with a protective peel and pale flesh that becomes softer and sweeter as it matures.
Example sentences with 香蕉
他早上吃了一根香蕉。tā zǎo shàng chī le yì gēn xiāng jiāo
He ate a banana in the morning.
Tips for using 香蕉
- English often uses one general word for banana, but Chinese shopping talk can distinguish a firmer one from a riper one, so ripeness is an important detail when buying it.