洋葱
yángcōng
Onion
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How to say “onion” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for onion is 洋葱, written in pinyin as yángcōng. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
More vegetables
Read the book →胡萝卜húluóboCarrot
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Open word →茄子qiéziEggplant
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