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“sesame” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhī má

Example

他对芝麻过敏。tā duì zhī má guò mǐn

He is allergic to sesame.

Illustration for 芝麻 (sesame)

How to say “sesame” in Chinese

“Sesame” in Chinese is 芝麻 (zhī má).

Tiny seeds that add a nutty flavor when sprinkled on food and can also become a smooth paste or cooking oil.

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

Example sentences with 芝麻

我喜欢在面包上撒芝麻。wǒ xǐ huān zài miàn bāo shàng sā zhī má

I like sprinkling sesame on bread.

Tips for using 芝麻

  • English speakers may expect a visible main ingredient, but 芝麻 (zhīmá, "sesame") can appear in a dish as a light topping, so it is important in ingredient and allergy discussions.

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