English–Chinese
“pancake” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǐng
Example
今天早上我吃了一个饼。jīn tiān zǎo shàng wǒ chī le yí gè bǐng
I ate a pancake this morning.
How to say “pancake” in Chinese
“Pancake” in Chinese is 饼 (bǐng).
A shaped, flat portion of cooked flour or grain that works as either a snack or a simple meal.
Example sentences with 饼
中秋节我们常常送月饼给亲友。zhōng qiū jié wǒ men cháng cháng sòng yuè bǐng gěi qīn yǒu
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, we often give mooncakes to relatives and friends.
Tips for using 饼
- English food names often point to one familiar recipe, but this noun stays broad, so menus and conversations commonly add the filling, flavor, or type.