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“chocolate” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiǎo kè lì

Example

孩子们都喜欢吃巧克力。hái zi men dōu xǐ huān chī qiǎo kè lì

The children all like eating chocolate.

Illustration for 巧克力 (chocolate)

How to say “chocolate” in Chinese

“Chocolate” in Chinese is 巧克力 (qiǎo kè lì).

A sweet cacao-based food, often creamy with sugar or milk, that can also flavor other foods.

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

Example sentences with 巧克力

我昨天买了一块巧克力,味道很甜。wǒ zuó tiān mǎi le yí kuài qiǎo kè lì wèi dào hěn tián

I bought a piece of chocolate yesterday, and it was very sweet.

Tips for using 巧克力

  • For everyday portions, 块 (kuài, "piece") commonly marks a chunk or bar, while 片 (piàn, "slice") marks a thin piece.

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