fragrant organic substance; spice; seasoning
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
spices; flavorings; seasonings
Often refers to culinary items like cinnamon, pepper, cloves, etc., used to flavor food.
Zhè这
dào道
cài菜
jiā加
le了
duō多
zhǒng种
xiāng香
liào料
，
wèi味
dào道
hěn很
dú独
tè特
。
This dish is seasoned with a variety of spices, giving it a unique flavor.
Tā他
xǐ喜
huān欢
zài在
dùn炖
ròu肉
shí时
fàng放
yī一
xiē些
bā八
jiǎo角
、
guì桂
pí皮
zhè这
yàng样
de的
xiāng香
liào料
。
He likes to add spices like star anise and cinnamon when stewing meat.
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Chuán传
tǒng统
de的
zhōng中
shì式
lǔ卤
zhī汁
lí离
bù不
kāi开
huā花
jiāo椒
zhè这
lèi类
xiāng香
liào料
。
Traditional Chinese marinades are inseparable from spices like Sichuan peppercorns.
noun
perfume; fragrance; aromatic substance
Refers to aromatic compounds used in perfumes, soaps, incense, aromatherapy, etc.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
xiāng香
shuǐ水
de的
xiāng香
liào料
shì是
cóng从
tiān天
rán然
huā花
duǒ朵
zhōng中
tí提
qǔ取
de的
。
The fragrance in this perfume is extracted from natural flowers.
Gǔ古
dài代
mào贸
yì易
zhōng中
，
rǔ乳
xiāng香
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
fēi非
cháng常
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
xiāng香
liào料
。
In ancient trade, frankincense was a very precious aromatic substance.
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Zhè这
gè个
xiāng香
xūn薰
là蜡
zhú烛
shǐ使
yòng用
le了
tán檀
xiāng香
hé和
xūn薰
yī衣
cǎo草
xiāng香
liào料
。
This aromatherapy candle uses sandalwood and lavender fragrances.