English–Chinese
“vegetables” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshū cài
Example
这个市场的蔬菜很新鲜。zhè ge shì chǎng de shū cài hěn xīn xiān
The vegetables at this market are very fresh.
How to say “vegetables” in Chinese
“Vegetables” in Chinese is 蔬菜 (shū cài).
Edible leaves, roots, stems, and fruits gathered for ordinary meals.
Example sentences with 蔬菜
做饭前要先洗蔬菜。zuò fàn qián yào xiān xǐ shū cài
Before cooking, wash the vegetables first.
Tips for using 蔬菜
- In everyday shopping language, Chinese often pairs this noun with amounts or measure words rather than adding an English-style plural ending, distinguishing a category from a particular purchase.