five-spice blend; mixed spices
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five-spice blend; mixture of five spices (Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, clove, and fennel)
In Chinese cuisine, these five spices are typically ground into a powder (五香粉) or used whole to flavor braises, stews, and snacks. The combination creates a warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavor profile.
Wǒ我
zuì最
xǐ喜
huan欢
Shàng上
hǎi海
tè特
chǎn产
de的
wǔ五
xiāng香
dòu豆
。
I especially love the five-spice beans that are a specialty of Shanghai.
Zhè这
dào道
cài菜
jiā加
le了
wǔ五
xiāng香
tiáo调
wèi味
，
wèi味
dào道
hěn很
nóng浓
yù郁
。
This dish is seasoned with five-spice blend, giving it a very rich flavor.
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Qǐng请
gěi给
wǒ我
yī一
bāo包
wǔ五
xiāng香
fěn粉
。
Please give me a packet of five-spice powder.
Wǔ五
xiāng香
niú牛
ròu肉
shì是
tā他
de的
ná拿
shǒu手
cài菜
。
Five-spice beef is his specialty dish.
Wǒ我
xǐ喜
huan欢
chī吃
wǔ五
xiāng香
guā瓜
zǐ子
。
I like eating five-spice sunflower seeds.