English–Chinese
“crisp” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqīng cuì
Example
这道蔬菜很清脆，很下饭。zhè dào shū cài hěn qīng cuì hěn xià fàn
This vegetable dish is crisp and goes well with rice.
How to say “crisp” in Chinese
“Crisp” in Chinese is 清脆 (qīng cuì).
A light, pure sharpness that can be heard in a ringing sound or felt when fresh food snaps.
Example sentences with 清脆
这块饼干外层清脆，吃起来很过瘾。zhè kuài bǐng gān wài céng qīng cuì chī qǐ lái hěn guò yǐn
The outside of this cookie is crisp, making it satisfying to eat.
Tips for using 清脆
- For everyday food talk, it usually suggests freshness and an easy, pleasant break, so it fits raw vegetables better than soft or mushy cooked dishes.