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Vinegar in Chinese

vinegar · HSK 6

醋 cù

Counted with 瓶: 一瓶醋 yì píng cù

吃饺子要不要放点醋? Do you want some vinegar with your dumplings?

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How do you say vinegar in Chinese?

Vinegar in Chinese is 醋 (cù).

Which word should I use?

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