English–Chinese

“ham” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuǒ tuǐ

Example

这个三明治有火腿吗?zhè ge sān míng zhì yǒu huó tuǐ ma

Does this sandwich have ham?

Illustration for 火腿 (ham)

How to say “ham” in Chinese

“Ham” in Chinese is 火腿 (huǒ tuǐ).

Cured pork from a hind leg, served in slices or used as a savory ingredient.

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

Example sentences with 火腿

超市里卖的火腿片很新鲜。chāo shì lǐ mài de huó tuǐ piàn hěn xīn xiān

The ham slices sold in the supermarket are very fresh.

Tips for using 火腿

  • English often uses ham as a mass noun, and Chinese food descriptions likewise commonly mention the ingredient without an article, while quantities are added with words such as slice or piece.

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