Chinese word

寿司

Pronunciation

Pinyinshòu sī

Meaning

  • nounsushi

Example

这家店的寿司很新鲜。zhè jiā diàn de shòu sī hěn xīn xiān

The sushi at this restaurant is very fresh.

Illustration for 寿司 (sushi)

More examples

今天中午我们打算去寿司店尝新菜。jīn tiān zhōng wǔ wǒ men dǎ suàn qù shòu sī diàn cháng xīn cài

We plan to go to a sushi restaurant at noon today to try the new dishes.

Core concept

A bite-sized portion of vinegared rice paired with a topping or filling and shaped in several forms.

Common phrases

  • 吃寿司chī shòu sī

    eat sushi

  • 点寿司diǎn shòu sī

    order sushi

  • 做寿司zuò shòu sī

    make sushi

  • 寿司店shòu sī diàn

    sushi restaurant

Definition in Chinese

以醋饭为基础，存在握寿司、卷寿司、散寿司等多种形式，配料可为生鱼、海鲜、蔬菜或蛋类，是日本常见的外食与宴席食品。yǐ cù fàn wèi jī chǔ cún zài wò shòu sī juǎn shòu sī sàn shòu sī děng duō zhǒng xíng shì pèi liào kě wéi shēng yú hǎi xiān shū cài huò dàn lèi shì rì běn cháng jiàn de wài shí yǔ yàn xí shí pǐn

Word origin

寿司 (shòusī, "sushi") reflects an older Japanese preservation tradition using fish and rice, while the modern Chinese form follows the Japanese sound and writing.

Usage tips

  • In English, the word often brings raw fish to mind, whereas the Chinese term can also refer to versions made with cooked seafood, vegetables, or egg.

Related words

  • 寿司店shòu sī diànsushi restaurantnoun
  • 寿司厨师shòu sī chú shīsushi chefnoun

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