English–Chinese
“wheat” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎo mài
Example
面包是用小麦做的。miàn bāo shì yòng xiǎo mài zuò de
Bread is made from wheat.
How to say “wheat” in Chinese
“Wheat” in Chinese is 小麦 (xiǎo mài).
A field grain that becomes a basic flour for many everyday foods.
Example sentences with 小麦
农民开始收割小麦，准备运到粮库。nóng mín kāi shǐ shōu gē xiǎo mài zhǔn bèi yùn dào liáng kù
The farmers began harvesting wheat, preparing to transport it to the granary.
Tips for using 小麦
- This word names the wheat crop or grain, while the food made from it is identified separately, a distinction that helps keep ingredient talk clear.