香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) — how to say "banana" in Chinese

Measure word: 根 gēn

香蕉

Banana

Character composition

fragrant

banana

Radicals / Keys

Grass

#140 · cǎo · 3 strokes

Fragrant

#186 · xiāng · 9 strokes

Examples

香蕉是一种营养丰富的水果。

Bananas are a nutritious fruit.

我喜欢吃香蕉

I like to eat bananas.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) — banana

[xiāngjiāo-] Sean the Giant joyfully dances in a fragrant banana forest 香蕉 🍌. He inhales the 香 "fragrant" scent of ripe bananas while 蕉 "banana" leaves rustle around him, swaying to his rhythmic moves. With a grin, he grabs a giant banana and takes a jubilant bite, feeling like the king of the jungle!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "banana" in Chinese?

"banana" in Chinese is 香蕉 (xiāngjiāo).

What does 香蕉 mean in English?

香蕉 (xiāngjiāo) means "Banana".

How is 香蕉 pronounced?

It is pronounced xiāngjiāo (written as xiangjiao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "banana" in Chinese characters?

It is written 香蕉.

What HSK level is 香蕉?

香蕉 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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