Chinese

shūcài
Meaning: vegetables
Part of Speech: Noun

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蔬
菜

Example sentences

Eating more vegetables is good for your body.
這個市場賣很多新鮮蔬菜。
这个市场卖很多新鲜蔬菜。
This market sells a lot of fresh vegetables.
爺爺在花園裡種植了許多蔬菜。
爷爷在花园里种植了许多蔬菜。
Grandpa planted many vegetables in the garden.
這家超市賣的有機蔬菜雖然比較貴,但對健康更好。
这家超市卖的有机蔬菜虽然比较贵,但对健康更好。
The organic vegetables sold at this supermarket are more expensive, but they are better for your health.
多吃含纖維的蔬菜對健康有益。
多吃含纤维的蔬菜对健康有益。
Eating more vegetables containing fiber is beneficial for health.
我們應該保持飲食均衡,多吃蔬菜。
我们应该保持饮食均衡,多吃蔬菜。
We should maintain a balanced diet and eat more vegetables.
蔬菜和水果含有豐富的維生素。
蔬菜和水果含有丰富的维生素。
Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins.
颱風過後,超市裡的蔬菜都漲價了。
台风过后,超市里的蔬菜都涨价了。
After the typhoon, the vegetables in the supermarket all rose in price.
颱風過後,蔬菜的行情上漲了不少。
台风过后,蔬菜的行情上涨了不少。
After the typhoon, the market price of vegetables rose significantly.
冰箱裡的蔬菜已經腐爛了。
冰箱里的蔬菜已经腐烂了。
The vegetables in the refrigerator have already rotted.

Usage Notes

Refers to edible plants in general.

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