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How do you say "bacon" in Chinese?
培根
péi gēn
In Chinese, "bacon" is 培根 (péi gēn).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "péi gēn" when you say it, "péi" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then "gēn" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Writing and usage
培根 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
培根在锅里发出酥脆的声音。
péi gēn zài guō lǐ fā chū sū cuì de shēng yīn 。
The bacon crackled in the pan.
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How to remember 培根
Say "péi gēn" out loud three times fast — the repetition alone tends to cement "培根" (péi gēn) in memory.
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Questions about 培根
How do you pronounce 培根?
Aim for "péi gēn" when you say it, "péi" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then "gēn" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Is 培根 formal or casual?
培根 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 培根 used in Chinese?
培根 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 培根在锅里发出酥脆的声音。 (The bacon crackled in the pan.).
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