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“onion” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyáng cōng

Example

妈妈切洋葱。mā mā qiè yáng cōng

Mom cuts onions.

Illustration for 洋葱 (onion)

How to say “onion” in Chinese

“Onion” in Chinese is 洋葱 (yáng cōng).

A buried, round bulb wrapped in edible layers, with a strong raw bite and a mild cooked taste.

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

Example sentences with 洋葱

我不喜欢吃洋葱。wǒ bù xǐ huān chī yáng cōng

I do not like eating onions.

Tips for using 洋葱

  • The sharp taste of raw onion is different from chili heat, so food descriptions can distinguish an onion's bite from peppery spiciness.

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