花生
huāshēng
The English phrase "peanuts" is translated into Chinese as 花生 (huāshēng).
The term refers to the edible seeds of a legume plant that grows underground.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Chinese, the noun 花生 is used for both singular and plural forms.
How do you pronounce it?
huāshēng
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, 花生 are often used as wedding decorations or symbols because the word sounds like 'birth' and 'prosperity'.
- The full name for peanuts, 落花生, literally translates to 'the plant that drops flowers'.
- Serving boiled peanuts is a common tradition in several Chinese provinces, whereas English speakers typically associate peanuts with roasting.
Examples in context
- 薩米很喜歡花生。Sami really likes peanuts.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for 花生.Tatoeba #13545617 by LeviHighway, translation #7237629 by OsoHombre
- 你對花生過敏嗎？Are you allergic to peanuts?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has an allergy to 花生.Tatoeba #13545620 by LeviHighway, translation #3821559 by CK
- 他對花生過敏吧？He's allergic to peanuts, isn't he?This sentence is useful for expressing a suspicion that someone is allergic to 花生.Tatoeba #13545623 by LeviHighway, translation #8529379 by CH
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Example conversation
Two friends are eating snacks at a park.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen这些花生很好吃。zhè xiē huā shēng hěn hǎo chī.These peanuts are delicious.
- 伟 Wei我也很喜欢吃花生。wǒ yě hěn xǐ huān chī huā shēng.I also like eating peanuts very much.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你要多吃一点吗？nǐ yào duō chī yī diǎn ma?Do you want to eat some more?
- 伟 Wei谢谢你，我再吃一点。xiè xiè nǐ, wǒ zài chī yī diǎn.Thank you, I will eat a little more.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 花生, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
