English–Chinese

“lemon” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinníng méng

Example

这个柠檬很酸。zhè ge níng méng hěn suān

This lemon is very sour.

Illustration for 柠檬 (lemon)

How to say “lemon” in Chinese

“Lemon” in Chinese is 柠檬 (níng méng).

A yellow-skinned fruit filled with sour juice, often used to give food or drinks a fresh, sharp taste.

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

Example sentences with 柠檬

妈妈在水里加了两片柠檬。mā mā zài shuǐ lǐ jiā le liǎng piàn níng méng

Mom added two slices of lemon to the water.

Tips for using 柠檬

  • In English, lemon can also describe a disappointing car or product, but that figurative use does not automatically transfer to Chinese.

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