tuna in Chinese
tuna in Chinese is 金枪鱼, 仙人掌果, 鮪 — tuna means a large, fast-swimming saltwater fish prized as food.
tuna in Chinese
金枪鱼
Pronounced: jīn qiāng yú
Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.
仙人掌果
Pronounced: xiān rén zhǎng guǒ
The prickly pear, a type of cactus native to Mexico in the genus Opuntia.
鮪
Pronounced: wěi
The edible flesh of the tuna.
What does "tuna" mean?
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noun A large, fast-swimming saltwater fish prized as food.
"They grilled fresh tuna steaks for dinner."
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noun The prickly pear cactus, or its edible fruit.
"Street vendors in Mexico City sell chilled tuna slices with lime and chili."
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tuna in a sentence
- They grilled fresh tuna steaks for dinner.
- Canned tuna is a cheap, protein-rich pantry staple.
- Street vendors in Mexico City sell chilled tuna slices with lime and chili.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tuna" in Chinese?
"tuna" in Chinese is 金枪鱼, 仙人掌果, 鮪. tuna means: A large, fast-swimming saltwater fish prized as food.
How do you pronounce 金枪鱼?
"tuna" in Chinese is 金枪鱼, pronounced "jīn qiāng yú".
How do you use "tuna" in a sentence?
Example: "They grilled fresh tuna steaks for dinner." In Chinese, "tuna" is 金枪鱼, 仙人掌果, 鮪.
Are there other ways to say "tuna" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "tuna": 金枪鱼, 仙人掌果, 鮪.
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