English–Chinese
“coconut” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyē zi
Example
椰子的水很好喝。yē zi de shuǐ hěn hǎo hē
Coconut water tastes good.
How to say “coconut” in Chinese
“Coconut” in Chinese is 椰子 (yē zi).
The round fruit of a tropical palm, pictured as a natural container of clear liquid and white flesh, with the tree sharing its name.
Example sentences with 椰子
夏天喝椰子水能很快缓解喉咙的干渴。xià tiān hē yē zi shuǐ néng hěn kuài huán jiě hóu lóng de gān kě
In summer, drinking coconut water can quickly relieve a dry throat.
Tips for using 椰子
- The second syllable is neutral in standard pronunciation, so the word sounds like yē-zi rather than yē-zǐ, with a light ending that keeps it flowing as one everyday noun.