咸 (xián) — how to say "salty" in Chinese

Salty

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#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Examples

中国北方的菜往往比南方的菜更一些。

Dishes in Northern China are often saltier than those in Southern China.

汤太了。

The soup is too salty.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "salty" in Chinese?

"salty" in Chinese is 咸 (xián).

What does 咸 mean in English?

咸 (xián) means "Salty".

How is 咸 pronounced?

It is pronounced xián (written as xian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "salty" in Chinese characters?

It is written 咸.

What HSK level is 咸?

咸 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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