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spice in Chinese

spice in Chinese is 香料 — spice means a dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.

spice in Chinese

香料
noun
Pronounced: xiāng liào
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.

What does "spice" mean?

  1. noun A dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.
    "The curry was rich with spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander."
  2. noun Something that adds interest, excitement, or flavor to an experience, not necessarily food-related.
    "A bit of friendly rivalry adds spice to the weekly quiz night."
  3. verb To season food with spices, or to make something more interesting.
    "He spiced the stew with extra chili for a kick."

spice in a sentence

  • The curry was rich with spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander.
  • She keeps her spices in small labeled jars above the stove.
  • A bit of friendly rivalry adds spice to the weekly quiz night.
  • Travel gave their otherwise routine lives some much-needed spice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spice" in Chinese?

"spice" in Chinese is 香料. spice means: A dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.

How do you pronounce 香料?

"spice" in Chinese is 香料, pronounced "xiāng liào".

How do you use "spice" in a sentence?

Example: "The curry was rich with spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander." In Chinese, "spice" is 香料.

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