English–Chinese

“zucchini” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxī hú lú

Example

西葫芦是绿色的。xī hú lú shì lǜ sè de

Zucchini are green.

Illustration for 西葫芦 (zucchini)

How to say “zucchini” in Chinese

“Zucchini” in Chinese is 西葫芦 (xī hú lú).

A long, tender green gourd that is usually cooked as a vegetable.

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

Example sentences with 西葫芦

妈妈把西葫芦切成小块。mā mā bǎ xī hú lú qiè chéng xiǎo kuài

Mom cut the zucchini into small pieces.

Tips for using 西葫芦

  • English treats this plant's fruit as a vegetable in the kitchen, although it develops from a flower and is botanically a fruit.

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