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味精
wèi jīng
Meaning
- monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Definition
味精是一种常用的调味品，主要成分为谷氨酸钠，用于增加食物的鲜味。
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common flavor enhancer used to increase the umami taste in food.
Usage
味精通常用于烹饪中，加入菜肴以提升鲜味，尤其在炒菜、汤类和火锅底料中常见。
MSG is typically used in cooking to enhance the savory flavor of dishes, especially in stir-fries, soups, and hot pot broths.
Examples
- 1 炒菜时加入少许味精可以提鲜。 (Adding a little MSG while stir-frying can enhance the flavor.)
- 2 有些人认为味精不健康，但适量食用是安全的。 (Some people think MSG is unhealthy, but moderate consumption is safe.)
- 3 这道汤里放了味精，味道更好了。 (This soup has MSG in it, and it tastes much better.)
- 4 我在超市买了一包味精。 (I bought a pack of MSG at the supermarket.)
- 5 餐馆里常使用味精来增加菜肴风味。 (Restaurants often use MSG to enhance the flavor of dishes.)
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