husk in Chinese
husk in Chinese is 貝 — husk means the dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
husk in Chinese
貝
Pronounced: bèi
The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
What does "husk" mean?
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noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
"She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe."
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noun Any dried-up, hollow, or worthless outer shell of something.
"After the fire, only a husk of the old building remained."
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verb To remove the husk from something.
"They spent the afternoon husking corn on the porch."
husk in a sentence
- She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe.
- After the fire, only a husk of the old building remained.
- They spent the afternoon husking corn on the porch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "husk" in Chinese?
"husk" in Chinese is 貝. husk means: The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
How do you pronounce 貝?
"husk" in Chinese is 貝, pronounced "bèi".
How do you use "husk" in a sentence?
Example: "She peeled back the husk to check if the corn was ripe." In Chinese, "husk" is 貝.
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