English–Chinese
“cilantro” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng cài
Example
我不喜欢吃香菜。wǒ bù xǐ huān chī xiāng cài
I don't like eating cilantro.
How to say “cilantro” in Chinese
“Cilantro” in Chinese is 香菜 (xiāng cài).
A leafy herb whose strong fragrance spreads through a dish.
Example sentences with 香菜
服务员，菜里不要放香菜。fú wù yuán cài lǐ bú yào fàng xiāng cài
Waiter, please don't add cilantro to the dish.
Tips for using 香菜
- In American English, cilantro usually means the leaves, while coriander usually means the seeds; British English often uses coriander for both.