lentil in Chinese
lentil in Chinese is 鏡, 扁豆 — lentil means a small, disc-shaped edible seed from a legume plant, commonly dried and used in soups and stews.
lentil in Chinese
鏡
Pronounced: jìng
Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
扁豆
Pronounced: biǎn dòu
The seed of these plants, used as food.
What does "lentil" mean?
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noun A small, disc-shaped edible seed from a legume plant, commonly dried and used in soups and stews.
"She simmered red lentils with cumin and garlic for a quick curry."
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lentil in a sentence
- She simmered red lentils with cumin and garlic for a quick curry.
- Lentils are a cheap source of protein for vegetarians.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lentil" in Chinese?
"lentil" in Chinese is 鏡, 扁豆. lentil means: A small, disc-shaped edible seed from a legume plant, commonly dried and used in soups and stews.
How do you pronounce 鏡?
"lentil" in Chinese is 鏡, pronounced "jìng".
How do you use "lentil" in a sentence?
Example: "She simmered red lentils with cumin and garlic for a quick curry." In Chinese, "lentil" is 鏡, 扁豆.
Are there other ways to say "lentil" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "lentil": 鏡, 扁豆.
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