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How do you say "yogurt" in Chinese?
酸奶
suān nǎi
In Chinese, "yogurt" is 酸奶 (suān nǎi).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "suān nǎi" when you say it, "suān" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1), then "nǎi" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3).
Writing and usage
酸奶 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
我吃了酸奶配新鲜浆果。
wǒ chī le suān nǎi pèi xīn xiān jiāng guǒ 。
I ate yogurt with fresh berries.
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How to remember 酸奶
Whisper "suān nǎi" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "酸奶" (suān nǎi) stay put.
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Questions about 酸奶
How do you pronounce 酸奶?
Aim for "suān nǎi" when you say it, "suān" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1), then "nǎi" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3).
Is 酸奶 formal or casual?
酸奶 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 酸奶 used in Chinese?
酸奶 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 我吃了酸奶配新鲜浆果。 (I ate yogurt with fresh berries.).
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