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“ice cream” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbīng qí lín

Example

我想吃冰淇淋。wǒ xiǎng chī bīng qí lín

I want to eat ice cream.

Illustration for 冰淇淋 (ice cream)

How to say “ice cream” in Chinese

“Ice cream” in Chinese is 冰淇淋 (bīng qí lín).

A cold, sweet dairy dessert whipped into a soft frozen treat that melts quickly.

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

Example sentences with 冰淇淋

夏天我喜欢吃冰淇淋。xià tiān wǒ xǐ huān chī bīng qí lín

In summer, I like to eat ice cream.

Tips for using 冰淇淋

  • When counting a serving, the measure word can change with its form, such as a cup, cone, or stick, so the serving shape matters in ordering.

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