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西红柿
xīhóngshì
Description
西红柿是一种红色的蔬菜，也可以叫番茄。
"西红柿" is a red vegetable, also called tomato.
我们常用西红柿做菜，也可以直接吃。
We often cook with "西红柿", but can also eat it raw.
Meanings
西红柿xīhóngshì
tomato
我喜欢吃西红柿炒鸡蛋。
I like eating scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
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Notes
- Etymology
西 (western) + 红 (red) + 柿 (persimmon), i.e. a red persimmon-like fruit from the West.
- Nuance
西红柿 is common in northern China; 番茄 is preferred in the south and Taiwan.
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