English–Chinese

“mooncake” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyuè bǐng

Example

中秋节我们吃月饼。zhōng qiū jié wǒ men chī yuè bǐng

We eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Illustration for 月饼 (mooncake)

How to say “mooncake” in Chinese

“Mooncake” in Chinese is 月饼 (yuè bǐng).

A shared festival pastry whose round shape and rich filling suggest reunion under the full moon.

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

Example sentences with 月饼

老板常常在中秋节给客户送月饼。láo bǎn cháng cháng zài zhōng qiū jié gěi kè hù sòng yuè bǐng

The boss often gives mooncakes to clients during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tips for using 月饼

  • English speakers may expect a light dessert from the word cake, but mooncakes are often dense and richly filled, so a small portion is common.

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