苹果派
píngguǒ pài
The English phrase apple pie is translated into Chinese as 苹果派 (píngguǒ pài).
The term refers to a pie with apple filling.
Meaning: pie with apple filling (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 苹果 (apple) and 派 (pie).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwanese Mandarin, the term 蘋果派 is commonly used for apple pie.
How do you pronounce it?
píngguǒ pài
Did you know?
- In Chinese, the term for apple, 苹果, literally translates to 'peace fruit'. This connects the fruit to the concept of 'peace' or 'safety' through a shared sound.
- The word for pie, 派, is a phonetic loanword from English. It does not describe the texture or the dough, but simply mimics the sound of the word 'pie'.
- The character 派 is also used in the word for 'faction' or 'sect', meaning that a 'pie' and a 'political group' share the same written character.
Examples in context
- 我想吃苹果派。I want to eat apple pie.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat 苹果派.Tatoeba #333852 by fucongcong, translation #252663 by adjusting
- 我昨晚吃了一块苹果派。I had a slice of apple pie last night.
- 这个苹果派很好吃。Zhège píngguǒpài hěn hǎochī.This apple pie is delicious.
- 你会做苹果派吗？Nǐ huì zuò píngguǒpài ma?Do you know how to make apple pie?
Example conversation
Two friends are at a bakery.
- 梓涵 Zihan这里的苹果派看起来很好吃。Zhèlǐ de píngguǒpài kàn qǐlái hěn hǎochī.The apple pie here looks delicious.
- 伟 Wei我也这么觉得，我们买一块吧。Wǒ yě zhème juéde, wǒmen mǎi yī kuài ba.I think so too, let's buy a piece.
- 梓涵 Zihan我们要买原味的苹果派吗？Wǒmen yào mǎi yuánwèi de píngguǒpài ma?Should we buy the original apple pie?
- 伟 Wei是的，那是这里的招牌。Shì de, nà shì zhèlǐ de zhāopái.Yes, that is the specialty here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
