English–Chinese

“omelet” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiān dàn juǎn

Example

妈妈做了煎蛋卷。mā mā zuò le jiān dàn juǎn

Mom made an omelet.

Illustration for 煎蛋卷 (omelet)

How to say “omelet” in Chinese

“Omelet” in Chinese is 煎蛋卷 (jiān dàn juǎn).

Cooked egg forms a tender layer that wraps into one compact piece.

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

Example sentences with 煎蛋卷

我早餐吃了一个煎蛋卷。wǒ zǎo cān chī le yí gè jiān dàn juǎn

I ate an omelet for breakfast.

Tips for using 煎蛋卷

  • In English, omelet can describe cooked egg in several shapes, including a rolled shape, so the English word does not specify the shape as clearly.

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