玉米 yùmǐ corn
corn; maize
How to remember 玉米: 玉 jade + 米 rice = corn.
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How it is used
- Corn / maize - 一根玉米 (yì gēn yùmǐ) an ear of corn; 玉米粒 corn kernels.
- Literally 'jade rice'; standard mainland word (Taiwan often says 玉蜀黍 or 玉米). Common on menus: 玉米汤 corn soup.
Example sentences
- 今年玉米种的价格比去年偏高。 Jīnnián yùmǐ zhǒng de jiàgé bǐ qùnián piān gāo.The price of corn seed this year is a bit high compared to last year.