How to Say ‘Cilantro’ in Simplified Chinese
香菜
xiāng cài
[xiāngcài]
🇨🇳 In China: Cilantro is sprinkled on many Chinese dishes by default, and disliking it is common enough that restaurants expect the request.
Phrase Breakdown
香菜
xiāng cài
[xiāngcài]
cilantro; coriander
A fragrant herb often sprinkled on Chinese dishes; many people dislike it.
这碗面里有香菜。
There is cilantro in this bowl of noodles.
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