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chia seed

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qi2ya4zi3 • qíyàzǐ

Meaning


Primary

chia seed

Alternatives

chia seeds

Hint

Chia seeds are actually native to Mexico.

Mnemonic


奇亞籽 Chia seeds are 奇 strange 籽 seeds that some people think come from 亞 Asia.

Usage


我 在 優格 裡 加 了 奇亞籽。

I added chia seeds to yogurt.

奇亞籽 泡水 後 會 膨脹。

Chia seeds expand after being soaked in water.

這 家 店 的 奇亞籽 比 超市 便宜。

Chia seeds at this store are cheaper than at the supermarket.