eggplant; aubergine; cheese (when photographing)
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
eggplant plant; aubergine plant (Solanum melongena)
Refers specifically to the plant itself rather than the edible fruit. Often grown in vegetable gardens.
Eggplant is a warmth-loving crop, suitable for planting in spring.
Several eggplant plants were planted in the vegetable garden, and they have already bloomed with small purple flowers.
noun
eggplant; aubergine (the vegetable/fruit)
Common vegetable in Chinese cuisine. Available in long (Chinese) or round (Western) varieties. Colors range from deep purple to white or green.
Mom bought two eggplants; we're having braised eggplant tonight.
This eggplant is too old; it's full of seeds inside.
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Fish-fragrant eggplant is a classic vegetarian dish in Sichuan cuisine.
interjection
cheese (said when taking a photograph to make people smile)
informalStandard Chinese equivalent of saying 'cheese' when photographing. The 'zi' sound makes the mouth form a smile shape.
Everyone say 'eggplant' together! Three, two, one!
Saying 'eggplant' when taking photos makes your smile look more natural.