对虾 (duì xiā) — prawn
Definition
对虾 (duìxiā) is a specific kind of large prawn (sold whole, often steamed or stir-fried), not the generic term for shrimp — for that use 虾. The 对 literally means 'paired,' referring to the traditional practice of selling them in matched pairs.
noun
prawn
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 对虾。Zhè dào cài yòng de shì xīn xiān duì xiā.This dish uses fresh prawns.
- 对虾。duì xiā De jià gé bǐ xiā rén guì yì xiē.The price of prawns is a bit more expensive than shrimp meat.
- 对虾。Tā diǎn le yì pán qīng zhēng duì xiā.He ordered a plate of steamed prawns.
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