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“bean” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindòu zi

Example

桌子上有一盘豆子。zhuō zi shàng yǒu yì pán dòu zi

There is a plate of beans on the table.

Illustration for 豆子 (bean)

How to say “bean” in Chinese

“Bean” in Chinese is 豆子 (dòu zi).

A tiny seed or fruit seen as a separate, usable piece of food.

Full entry for 豆子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 豆子

妈妈把豆子泡在水里准备做豆腐。mā mā bǎ dòu zi pào zài shuǐ lǐ zhǔn bèi zuò dòu fǔ

Mom soaks the beans in water to prepare to make tofu.

Tips for using 豆子

  • The word can cover different edible seeds, so the surrounding food context usually matters more than an exact botanical classification.

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