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How to Say ‘Vegetable dish’ in Simplified Chinese

青菜

qīng cài

[qīngcài]

🇨🇳 In China: A typical shared meal balances a meat dish, a stir-fried green vegetable, and often a soup. Suggesting 青菜 shows you're thinking about the whole table.

Phrase Breakdown

青菜

qīng cài

[qīngcài]

green vegetables

General word for leafy green vegetables, often stir-fried as a side dish.

Example

我们点一个炒青菜吧。

Let's order a stir-fried greens dish.

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