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“dregs” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhā zi

Example

杯子里有渣子，你别喝了。bēi zi lǐ yǒu zhā zi nǐ bié hē le

There are dregs in the cup, so don't drink it.

Illustration for 渣子 (dregs)

How to say “dregs” in Chinese

“Dregs” in Chinese is 渣子 (zhā zi).

Small unwanted bits that remain in food or settle at the bottom of a drink.

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

Example sentences with 渣子

咖啡里的渣子会影响口感。kā fēi lǐ de zhā zi huì yíng xiǎng kóu gǎn

Coffee grounds can affect the taste.

Tips for using 渣子

  • In conversation, 渣子 (zhāzi, "dregs") sounds natural for unwanted material left in a cup or dish, but it is less suitable for technical descriptions.

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