English–Chinese
“portion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfèn liàng
Example
这道菜的分量有点少。zhè dào cài de fèn liàng yóu diǎn shǎo
The portion of this dish is a little small.
How to say “portion” in Chinese
“Portion” in Chinese is 分量 (fèn liàng).
The amount allotted to one person or use, with attention to whether the share is generous or small.
Example sentences with 分量
控制分量可以避免浪费。kòng zhì fèn liàng ké yǐ bì miǎn làng fèi
Controlling the portion can avoid waste.
Tips for using 分量
- A dish can be described with this word even when it is not divided into separate pieces, because the focus is the quantity available to each diner rather than the shape of the food.