English–Chinese
“pepper” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhú jiāo
Example
服务员，能给我一些胡椒吗？fú wù yuán néng gěi wǒ yì xiē hú jiāo ma
Waiter, could I have some pepper?
How to say “pepper” in Chinese
“Pepper” in Chinese is 胡椒 (hú jiāo).
Aromatic dried berries that add a sharp, warming bite to food.
Example sentences with 胡椒
我要在牛排上撒点胡椒。wǒ yào zài niú pái shàng sā diǎn hú jiāo
I want to sprinkle some pepper on the steak.
Tips for using 胡椒
- English often uses pepper for several kinds of peppers, but Chinese usually keeps the dried spice separate from chili and bell pepper in everyday food talk.