saffron in Chinese
saffron in Chinese is 番紅花 — saffron means a prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
saffron in Chinese
番紅花
Pronounced: fān hóng huā
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
What does "saffron" mean?
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noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
"The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron."
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noun A warm orange-yellow color, named after the spice.
"The monk's robe was dyed a rich saffron."
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adj Having an orange-yellow color.
"Saffron curtains filled the room with a warm glow."
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saffron in a sentence
- The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron.
- The monk's robe was dyed a rich saffron.
- Saffron curtains filled the room with a warm glow.
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What is "saffron" in Chinese?
"saffron" in Chinese is 番紅花. saffron means: A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
How do you pronounce 番紅花?
"saffron" in Chinese is 番紅花, pronounced "fān hóng huā".
How do you use "saffron" in a sentence?
Example: "The paella got its golden color from a pinch of saffron." In Chinese, "saffron" is 番紅花.
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