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“seaweed” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎi zǎo

Example

海边有很多海藻。hǎi biān yǒu hěn duō hái zǎo

There is a lot of seaweed by the sea.

Illustration for 海藻 (seaweed)

How to say “seaweed” in Chinese

“Seaweed” in Chinese is 海藻 (hǎi zǎo).

Marine algae gathered under one name, whether they float freely, form leafy sheets, or cling to a coastal rock.

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

Example sentences with 海藻

冬天我喜欢喝一碗海藻汤。dōng tiān wǒ xǐ huān hē yì wǎn hái zǎo tāng

In winter, I like to drink a bowl of seaweed soup.

Tips for using 海藻

  • On menus and labels, 海藻 (hǎizǎo, "seaweed") may leave the exact type and preparation unstated, so nearby words often provide useful details.

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