薩拉米 / 萨拉米
sàlāmǐ
The English word 'salami' is translated into Chinese as 薩拉米 / 萨拉米 (sàlāmǐ). If unsure, use 薩拉米 / 萨拉米. Wiktionary also lists 莎樂美 / 莎乐美 (shālèměi).
Meaning: sausage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 薩拉米 / 萨拉米 | sàlāmǐ |
| 莎樂美 / 莎乐美 | shālèměi |
This noun refers to the type of sausage known as salami.
Which one should you use?
薩拉米 / 萨拉米 (sàlāmǐ) is the standard term for the sausage, whereas 莎樂美 / 莎乐美 (shālèměi) is a phonetic transliteration.
How do you pronounce it?
sàlāmǐ
Did you know?
- The phonetic transliteration 莎樂美 / 莎乐美 (shālèměi) is also the common Chinese name for 'Salome', the biblical figure.
- In some Chinese contexts, the term for sausage is associated with the Lunar New Year, as preparing and hanging sausages is a festive tradition.
- Unlike Western 'salami', traditional Chinese sausages like 臘腸 are often sweetened with sugar, creating a sweet and salty flavor profile.
Example sentences for Chinese are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salami” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
