薯
条

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The word 薯条 (shǔtiáo) is formed by directly combining two concepts: 薯, which is a shorthand for 土豆 (potato), and 条, which means a strip or sliver. It is a straightforward, visual compound where the first character names the material (potato) and the second character describes its physical form (cut into strips), thus creating the meaning "potato strips" or "French fries".

Example Sentences Hide

薯条很好吃。

Shǔtiáo hěn hǎochī.

French fries are delicious.

我买了一份薯条。

Wǒ mǎile yī fèn shǔtiáo.

I bought a portion of french fries.

麦当劳的薯条很脆。

Màidāngláo de shǔtiáo hěn cuì.

McDonald's french fries are very crispy.

吃太多薯条对健康不好。

Chī tài duō shǔtiáo duì jiànkāng bù hǎo.

Eating too many french fries is not good for health.

孩子们总是吵着要吃薯条。

Háizimen zǒngshì chǎozhe yào chī shǔtiáo.

The children always clamor to eat french fries.

Word Definition - 薯条

shǔ tiáo french fries; french fried potatoes; chips

Individual Character Details

薯 shǔ, shǔ
条 tiáo