辣椒
làjiāo
Chili
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辣 (là) means spicy — careful, it's hot!
How to say “chili” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for chili is 辣椒, written in pinyin as làjiāo. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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Open word →茄子qiéziEggplant
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