Writing
罐头 (guàn tou) — how to say "canned food" in Chinese
罐头
Canned food
noun
Character composition
罐
jar
头
head
Radicals / Keys
大
Big
#37 · dà · 3 strokes
缶
Jar
#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes
Collocations
水果罐头
shuǐguǒ guàntou
canned fruit
Examples
他打开罐头吃午饭。
He opened the canned food for lunch.
我买罐头。
I buy canned food.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "canned food" in Chinese?
"canned food" in Chinese is 罐头 (guàn tou).
What does 罐头 mean in English?
罐头 (guàn tou) means "Canned food".
How is 罐头 pronounced?
It is pronounced guàn tou (written as guan tou, guantou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "canned food" in Chinese characters?
It is written 罐头: 罐 has 23 strokes, 头 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 罐头?
罐头 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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