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薯片 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
薯片shǔpiànfried potato chipsHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, Hard
shǔpiàn(shu3pian4) T3
  1. 1fried potato chips
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March 24, 2026

薯片shǔpiàn(shu3pian4)

薯片 (shǔ piàn) refers to fried potato chips, a popular snack in China and many other countries. These thin, crispy slices of potato are typically seasoned and enjoyed for their crunchy texture and savory flavor, often consumed during social gatherings or while watching movies.

Strokes20DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, snacking on 薯片 has become increasingly popular, especially among younger generations, influenced by Western fast food culture. They are often found in convenience stores and are a common addition to parties or casual gatherings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a potato ('薯') wearing a hat ('片') that makes it look like a chip. Visualize this potato happily crunching away, making it easy to remember that 薯片 means 'potato chips' and sounds like 'shǔ piàn' with the 'piàn' being the 'slice' of the chip.

Meanings of 薯片

shǔpiàn(shu3pian4)
1fried potato chips
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About 薯片

薯片Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 薯片

Usage Notes

薯片 is an informal term and is often used in casual contexts, especially when discussing snacks. Be careful with pronunciation; the first syllable should be pronounced with a falling tone (3rd tone) and the second with a falling tone (4th tone) to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

薯片 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it can be useful for expanding your food-related vocabulary. Focus on the characters individually: '薯' (potato) and '片' (slice) to help you remember both their meanings and pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 薯片 with 薯条 (shǔ tiáo), which means 'French fries.' Remember that 薯片 refers to chips that are crispy and thin, while 薯条 refers to thicker, fried potato sticks.

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Component Characters

薯shǔyam, tuber, potato
16 strokes艹
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片piànthin piece
HSK 44 strokes片
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How to say fried potato chips in Chinese

“fried potato chips” in Chinese is薯片shǔpiàn

薯片 (shǔ piàn) refers to fried potato chips, a popular snack in China and many other countries. These thin, crispy slices of potato are typically seasoned and enjoyed for their crunchy texture and savory flavor, often consumed during social gatherings or while watching movies.

When to use 薯片

薯片 is an informal term and is often used in casual contexts, especially when discussing snacks. Be careful with pronunciation; the first syllable should be pronounced with a falling tone (3rd tone) and the second with a falling tone (4th tone) to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 薯片 with 薯条 (shǔ tiáo), which means 'French fries.' Remember that 薯片 refers to chips that are crispy and thin, while 薯条 refers to thicker, fried potato sticks.

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