English–Chinese
“peanut” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuā shēng
Example
晚饭后他买了一包花生当零食。wǎn fàn hòu tā mǎi le yì bāo huā shēng dāng líng shí
After dinner, he bought a bag of peanuts as a snack.
How to say “peanut” in Chinese
“Peanut” in Chinese is 花生 (huā shēng).
A legume whose flower stalks bend into the soil, where its pods develop.
Example sentences with 花生
开宴前要问清楚客人是否对花生过敏。kāi yàn qián yào wèn qīng chǔ kè rén shì fǒu duì huā shēng guò mǐn
Before the banquet begins, make sure to ask whether the guests are allergic to peanuts.
Tips for using 花生
- For everyday food safety, 花生 (huāshēng, "peanut") is worth noticing in sauces, oils, and spreads because it may name an ingredient even when whole nuts are absent.