English–Chinese
“scallion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincōng
Example
请帮我切一些葱。qǐng bāng wǒ qiē yì xiē cōng
Please help me chop some scallions.
How to say “scallion” in Chinese
“Scallion” in Chinese is 葱 (cōng).
A slender, aromatic onion-like plant whose green stalks and leaves add sharp flavor and color to a dish.
Example sentences with 葱
他把葱切成细细的葱花，撒在炒面上。tā bǎ cōng qiē chéng xì xì de cōng huā sā zài chǎo miàn shàng
He cut the scallions into fine pieces and sprinkled them over stir-fried noodles.
Tips for using 葱
- English kitchen vocabulary varies by region: green onion, spring onion, and scallion can name closely related produce, so recognizing all three labels helps with recipes and shopping.