Definitions
- 1. sesame (seed)
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Common mistakes
芝麻是不可数名词,通常不说“一个芝麻”,而说“一粒芝麻”。
Cultural notes
在中国文化中,“芝麻开门”源于《一千零一夜》的故事,用来比喻获得重要线索或捷径。
Example Sentences
2 shown我买了一瓶 芝麻 。
芝麻 开门!
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Words Containing 芝麻
to let go of the big prize while grabbing at trifles (idiom)
sesame bun
low ranking official
trivial matter
sesame oil
trivial
sesame paste
sesame biscuit