English–Chinese
“crumbly” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsū
Example
这块酥饼，一碰就碎。zhè kuài sū bǐng yí pèng jiù suì
This crumbly pastry breaks apart at the slightest touch.
How to say “crumbly” in Chinese
“Crumbly” in Chinese is 酥 (sū).
Layers in a food that loosen and scatter into delicate pieces as the fingers or teeth press them.
Example sentences with 酥
这只烤鸡表皮香酥，刀切下去肉汁丰富。zhè zhǐ kǎo jī biǎo pí xiāng sū dāo qiē xià qù ròu zhī fēng fù
The skin of this roast chicken is fragrant and crisp, and the meat is juicy when cut.
Tips for using 酥
- On menus, this adjective often appears inside the name of a pastry, so recognizing it as a texture label helps distinguish the food's structure from its filling or flavor.