西紅柿

See also: 西红柿

Chinese

west
 
red; revolutionary; prosperity
red; revolutionary; prosperity; bonus; popular
persimmon
trad. (西紅柿) 西
simp. (西红柿) 西
Literally: “western red persimmon”.
西紅柿/西红柿

Pronunciation


Noun

西紅柿

  1. (chiefly Mainland China, especially Mandarin) tomato [from 19th c.]

Usage notes

Common term used in Standard Chinese in Mainland China (Putonghua).

Synonyms

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