English–Chinese
“edible” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshí yòng
Example
那种油是食用的。nà zhǒng yóu shì shí yòng de
That oil is edible.
How to say “edible” in Chinese
“Edible” in Chinese is 食用 (shí yòng).
Suitable for human food, whether eaten directly or used as an ingredient.
Example sentences with 食用
这种食用盐更适合做菜。zhè zhǒng shí yòng yán gèng shì hé zuò cài
This edible salt is better for cooking.
Tips for using 食用
- On labels, this adjective marks a product or ingredient for human food use, but it says nothing about flavor, quality, or nutrition.