西兰花

西兰花 xīlánhuā

Broccoli

xilanhua

What 西兰花 means

  1. Broccoli

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西兰花 is written with 3 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

西
xī
West (the West)
兰
lán
Orchid (blue)
花
huā
Flower (fancy - blossom)

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Questions about 西兰花

What does 西兰花 mean in English?

西兰花 is pronounced xīlánhuā and means Broccoli.

How do you pronounce 西兰花?

西兰花 is xīlánhuā in pinyin — written xilanhua without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 西兰花?

西兰花 is written with 3 characters: 西 (xī) West (the West), 兰 (lán) Orchid (blue), 花 (huā) Flower (fancy - blossom). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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