How do you say shrimp in Chinese?

Shrimp in Chinese can be said in a few different ways depending on the context and the dialect:

Mandarin:

* 虾 (xiā) - This is the most common and general term for shrimp.

* 明虾 (míngxiā) - This refers to a specific type of shrimp, often translated as "whiteleg shrimp".

* 基围虾 (jīwéixiā) - This is another specific type of shrimp, often translated as "white shrimp".

Cantonese:

* 蝦 (haa) - This is the common term for shrimp in Cantonese.

Other dialects:

* There may be other ways to say shrimp in other Chinese dialects, but these are the most common.

It's important to note that the pronunciation may vary slightly depending on the dialect and region.