马齿苋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

马齿苋 Usage and Examples

Purslane, an edible annual herb.

他最喜欢的一些水果，如马齿苋，番石榴和枸杞，并不总是能在寻常商场里购买得到。

Some of his favorites, like purslane, guava and goji berries, aren't always available at regular grocery stores.

把马齿苋想成是生菜的一个伟大的替代品：叶和茎是脆的、耐嚼、多汁，而且它们有淡淡的柠檬味。

Think of purslane as a great alternative to lettuce: the leaves and stems are crisp, chewy, succulent, and they have a mild lemony taste.

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
马	mǎ	3	horse, big, large
齿	chǐ	8	teeth, cogs, age, disdain
苋	xiàn	8	amaranth vegetable

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What does 马齿苋 mean in Chinese?

马齿苋 (mǎ chǐ xiàn) means “Purslane, an edible annual herb”.

How do you pronounce 马齿苋?

马齿苋 is pronounced mǎ chǐ xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “Purslane, an edible annual herb.” in Chinese?

“Purslane, an edible annual herb.” is 马齿苋 (mǎ chǐ xiàn) in Chinese.

How is 马齿苋 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 马齿苋, each with pinyin and an English translation.