jiāng
huáng

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Meaning of 姜黄

姜黄 means turmeric plant (Curcuma longa); turmeric-colored; having a sickly yellowish hue. Pronounced jiāng huáng.

  • turmeric plant (Curcuma longa)
  • turmeric-colored; having a sickly yellowish hue

Definitions & Examples

Jiāng
huáng
de
gēn
jīng
shì
zhì
zuò
de
zhòng
yào
yuán
liào
 

The rhizome of turmeric is an important ingredient in making curry.

Zhè
zhǒng
zhōng
yào
hán
yǒu
jiāng
huáng
 

This traditional Chinese medicine contains turmeric.

Jiāng
huáng
fěn
yòng
lái
gěi
shí
shàng
 

Turmeric powder can be used to color food.

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