鹰嘴豆 (yīngzuǐdòu) · chickpea, garbanzo bean

Measure Word

一颗鹰嘴豆 kē

Meanings

1 chickpea
2 garbanzo bean

About the ingredient

Firm, round, tan pulses with a small pointed tip. They are soaked and boiled, then mashed into hummus, roasted as a crunchy snack, or added to salads, soups and curries.

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

鹰嘴豆泥配皮塔饼是中东经典吃法。

Yīngzuǐdòu ní pèi pí tǎ bǐng shì Zhōngdōng jīngdiǎn chīfǎ.

Hummus with pita is a classic Middle Eastern dish.

HSK 7-9

健身餐里我经常加点烤鹰嘴豆。

Jiànshēncān lǐ wǒ jīngcháng jiādiǎn kǎo yīngzuǐdòu.

I often add some roasted chickpeas to my fitness meals.

Tips

memory

Literally 'eagle-beak bean' - the bean has a small pointy nub that looks like a hawk's beak.

culture

Common in Chinese health-food and vegan menus; often listed as a high-protein 植物蛋白 (plant protein) option.

Stroke Order

鹰 yīng

嘴 zuǐ

豆 dòu

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green bean / French bean / string bean

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