English–Chinese

“radish” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinluó bo

Example

妈妈把萝卜切成丝。mā mā bǎ luó bo qiē chéng sī

Mom cut the radish into strips.

Illustration for 萝卜 (radish)

How to say “radish” in Chinese

“Radish” in Chinese is 萝卜 (luó bo).

A firm, pale root vegetable that adds mild sweetness and a crisp bite when raw, then softens in soups or pickles.

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

Example sentences with 萝卜

厨房里有一盘炒萝卜丝。chú fáng lǐ yǒu yì pán chǎo luó bo sī

There is a plate of stir-fried shredded radish in the kitchen.

Tips for using 萝卜

  • English speakers may picture a small red radish, whereas everyday Chinese often uses this word for the larger white root called daikon in English.

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