脆
cuì
The Mandarin word for "crispy" is 脆 (cuì).
脆 is an adjective used to describe something that has a crisp texture.
Meaning: having a crisp texture (adj)
Which one should you use?
Another formal way to describe something as crispy is by using the term 酥脆.
How do you pronounce it?
cuì
Did you know?
- In the context of online gaming, some players use 脆 to describe a character with low defense who takes a lot of damage, often calling them 'crispy' or 'fragile'.
- In some contexts, describing a person's voice as 脆 can be a compliment, meaning it sounds clear and bright.
- The word 酥 in 酥脆 is also the word for 'butter' or 'shortening', highlighting the relationship between fat content and a flaky texture.
Examples in context
- 这个苹果吃起来又甜又脆。This apple tastes sweet and crispy.
- 这个炸鸡的外皮炸得非常酥脆。The fried chicken's skin is fried to perfection, very crispy.
- 这个饼干吃起来又香又酥。This biscuit tastes fragrant and crispy.
- 这个鸡腿外皮烤得很酥，内部却保持着 相对湿润 。The chicken leg has a crispy skin on the outside while the interior remains relatively moist.
- 炸薯条是外酥内软的，特别受小朋友们的喜爱。French fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them popular among children.
- 烤面包的香气和 松脆 的口感令人垂涎。The aroma and crunchy texture of toasted bread are mouthwatering.
- 我想吃脆的苹果。Wǒ xiǎng chī cuì de píngguǒ.I want to eat a crispy apple.
- 炸鸡皮特别脆。Zhájī pí tèbié cuì.The fried chicken skin is especially crispy.
Example conversation
The two friends are eating snacks at a cafe.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你觉得这个饼干脆吗？Nǐ juéde zhège bǐnggān cuì ma?Do you think this cookie is crispy?
- 俊杰 Junjie很脆，我也很喜欢。Hěn cuì, wǒ yě hěn xǐhuān.It's very crispy, I like it too.
- 佳怡 Jiayi俊杰，再吃一块吧。Jùnjié, zài chī yī kuài ba.Junjie, have another piece.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，谢谢佳怡。Hǎo de, xièxiè Jiāyí.Okay, thanks Jiayi.
