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水果 (shuǐguǒ) — use 蔬菜 for vegetables, while 水果 refers specifically to fruits.
Be cautious with the pronunciation, particularly the tones, as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but in a culinary discussion, it may be more common to hear it in a casual setting. Common collocations include 蔬菜沙拉 (vegetable salad) and 新鲜蔬菜 (fresh vegetables).
At HSK Level 5, students should focus on using 蔬菜 in various contexts, such as discussing health or cooking. Connect this word with other food-related vocabulary, such as 食物 (shíwù - food) and 水果 (shuǐguǒ - fruit), to expand your culinary lexicon.
Learners often confuse 蔬菜 with another similar word, 食物 (shíwù), which means food in general. For example, saying '我喜欢蔬菜' (I like food) is incorrect; it should specify '我喜欢蔬菜' (I like vegetables).
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How to say vegetables in Chinese
“vegetables” in Chinese is蔬菜
蔬菜 (shūcài) refers to vegetables or produce, primarily used in the context of food and cooking. It encompasses a wide variety of edible plants, typically consumed in meals, and is an essential part of a healthy diet in Chinese cuisine.
When to use 蔬菜
Be cautious with the pronunciation, particularly the tones, as using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but in a culinary discussion, it may be more common to hear it in a casual setting. Common collocations include 蔬菜沙拉 (vegetable salad) and 新鲜蔬菜 (fresh vegetables).
蔬菜 or something close to it
水果 (shuǐguǒ) — use 蔬菜 for vegetables, while 水果 refers specifically to fruits.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 蔬菜 with another similar word, 食物 (shíwù), which means food in general. For example, saying '我喜欢蔬菜' (I like food) is incorrect; it should specify '我喜欢蔬菜' (I like vegetables).
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Grammar Patterns of 蔬菜
蔬菜 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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按说现在是____供应淡季，可是这里的蔬菜种类还是不少。
Supposedly this is the off-season for vegetable supply, but the variety of vegetables here is still quite good.
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Cultural Notes for 蔬菜
In Western cultures, the concept of 'vegetables' is often broader and may include processed forms, while in Chinese culture, fresh, whole vegetables are usually preferred in home cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions about 蔬菜
Common examples include 西红柿 (xīhóngshì - tomato), 胡萝卜 (húluóbo - carrot), and 青菜 (qīngcài - leafy greens).
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