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How do you say "mushroom" in Chinese?
蘑菇
mó gū
In Chinese, "mushroom" is 蘑菇.
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Pronunciation
Say 'maw GOO'. First syllable rises, second stays flat and high.
Writing and usage
The first character 蘑 has 13 strokes, the second 菇 has 11 strokes. Both contain plant radicals.
Example sentence
蘑菇在雨后长出来。
Mushrooms grow after rain.
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How to remember 蘑菇
Mó gū is the compound word for mushroom - both characters reference plant-like growths.
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- pigeon 鸽子 gē zi
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Questions about 蘑菇
How do you say "mushroom" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "mushroom" is 蘑菇. It is a noun.
How is 蘑菇 written in Chinese?
The first character 蘑 has 13 strokes, the second 菇 has 11 strokes. Both contain plant radicals.
How is 蘑菇 used in a sentence?
Use 蘑菇 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 蘑菇在雨后长出来。 (Mushrooms grow after rain.).
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