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    Using 奶酪 (nǎilào) to express "cheese"

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    Explanation

    The noun 奶酪 (nǎilào) means "cheese." It is the most common term for cheese in standard Mandarin, though 芝士 (zhīshì, from English "cheese") is also used in some regions. You will encounter it in food-related contexts like 马苏里拉奶酪 (mozzarella cheese).

    Examples

    • 这块奶酪是从法国进口的。

      zhè kuài nǎilào shì cóng fǎguó jìnkǒu de.

      This block of cheese was imported from France.

    • 你喜欢吃奶酪吗？我觉得味道很特别。

      nǐ xǐhuān chī nǎilào ma? wǒ juéde wèidào hěn tèbié.

      Do you like eating cheese? I think the taste is quite unique.

    • 披萨上面加了好多马苏里拉奶酪。

      pīsà shàngmiàn jiā le hǎo duō mǎsūlǐlā nǎilào.

      A lot of mozzarella cheese was added on top of the pizza.

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