"oysters" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 牡蛎

Definition

牡蛎是一种可食用的海洋软体动物，壳坚硬，常作为海鲜生吃或熟食。有些牡蛎还能产珍珠。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“牡蛎”主要用于指食物，多用复数。常与“吃”、“新鲜”等搭配。单数“牡蛎”也可指这种动物。有些情况下会提到它能产珍珠，具体看语境。

Examples

I have never eaten oysters before.

我以前从未吃过**牡蛎**。

Oysters are often served raw with lemon.

**牡蛎**通常与柠檬一起生吃。

Some oysters can make pearls inside their shells.

有些**牡蛎**能在壳里生成珍珠。

We shared a dozen oysters at the seafood bar last night.

昨晚我们在海鲜吧分享了一打**牡蛎**。

Some people love oysters, but others can’t stand the texture.

有些人喜欢**牡蛎**，但有些人受不了它的口感。

If you’re adventurous, you should definitely try fresh oysters at least once.

如果你喜欢尝鲜，一定要尝试一次新鲜的**牡蛎**。