茄子

茄子 qié zi ㄑㄧㄝˊ ˙ㄗ ke2 zi2 HSK 6

  • eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
  • aubergine
  • brinjal
  • Guinea squash
  • phonetic "cheese" (when being photographed)
  • equivalent of "say cheese"

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 茄 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我爱茄子。 I love aubergine.
  • 我喜歡茄子。 I like eggplant.
  • 茄子,胡萝卜,西红柿。 Eggplant, carrot, tomato.
  • 姐姐在市场买了一点茄子、土豆、丝瓜和大白菜。 Our sister bought some eggplants, potatoes, zucchinis and Chinese cabbage at the market.
  • 姐姐在市场买了一点茄子、土豆、西葫芦和大白菜。 Our sister bought some eggplants, potatoes, zucchinis and Chinese cabbage at the market.

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