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How do you say "spice" in Chinese?
香料
xiāng liào
In Chinese, "spice" is 香料 (xiāng liào).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "xiāng liào" with first tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
香料 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
他在咖喱里加了一丝温热的香料。
tā zài gā lí lǐ jiā le yī sī wēn rè de xiāng liào 。
He added a warm spice to the curry.
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How to remember 香料
A quick anchor: a vivid snapshot of when he added a warm spice to the curry, then say "xiāng liào" out loud.
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Questions about 香料
How do you pronounce 香料?
This one reads "xiāng liào" with first tone, then fourth tone; picture your pitch held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 香料 formal or casual?
香料 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 香料 used in Chinese?
香料 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 他在咖喱里加了一丝温热的香料。 (He added a warm spice to the curry.).
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