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How do you say "rice" in Chinese?
米
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In Chinese, "rice" is 米.
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Pronunciation
Say 'mee'. This single syllable rises and falls slightly.
Writing and usage
This character has 6 strokes. The radical relates to grain. It is used for rice and uncooked grain.
Example sentence
米是主食。
Rice is a staple food.
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How to remember 米
The character 米 represents a grain of rice - the simplified shape looks almost like a single rice grain.
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- lemon 柠檬 níng méng
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- peanut 花生 huā shēng
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Questions about 米
How do you say "rice" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "rice" is 米. It is a noun.
How is 米 written in Chinese?
This character has 6 strokes. The radical relates to grain. It is used for rice and uncooked grain.
How is 米 used in a sentence?
Use 米 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 米是主食。 (Rice is a staple food.).
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