全虾

全蝦

quánxiā

noun

Measure Word

一只全虾 zhī

Meanings

1 whole shrimp (cooked with head and shell intact)
2 shrimp served whole

Characters

whole; complete

Examples

HSK 7-9

这家饭店的油焖全虾很有名。

Zhè jiā fàndiàn de yóumèn quánxiā hěn yǒumíng.

This restaurant's braised whole shrimp is famous.

HSK 7-9

全虾比虾仁更鲜。

Quánxiā bǐ xiārén gèng xiān.

Whole shrimp taste fresher than peeled shrimp.

Tips

usage

全虾 contrasts with 虾仁 (peeled shrimp meat). 全 signals the shell, head and tail are left on - common for banquet-style presentation.

Stroke Order

全 quán

虾 xiā