English–Chinese

“pear” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlí

Example

我买了一些梨,要不要吃?wǒ mǎi le yì xiē lí yào bú yào chī

I bought some pears; would you like to eat some?

Illustration for 梨 (pear)

How to say “pear” in Chinese

“Pear” in Chinese is 梨 (lí).

A common orchard fruit valued for its juicy flesh and a texture that may snap or yield when bitten.

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

Example sentences with 梨

秋天梨很甜。qiū tiān lí hěn tián

Pears are very sweet in autumn.

Tips for using 梨

  • Conversation may not mark singular and plural separately, so surrounding words or a measure word show whether the speaker means one fruit or more.

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