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“seafood” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎi xiān

Example

我喜欢吃海鲜。wǒ xǐ huān chī hǎi xiān

I like eating seafood.

Illustration for 海鲜 (seafood)

How to say “seafood” in Chinese

“Seafood” in Chinese is 海鲜 (hǎi xiān).

Food brought from the ocean to the table, with freshness as its defining appeal.

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

Example sentences with 海鲜

周末我们在海鲜市场挑选新鲜的海鲜。zhōu mò wǒ men zài hǎi xiān shì chǎng tiāo xuǎn xīn xiān de hǎi xiān

On weekends, we choose fresh seafood at the seafood market.

Tips for using 海鲜

  • The word does not by itself mean raw or alive; cooking, preparation, or freshness is stated separately when that detail matters.

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