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酱油

jiàng yóu

HSK 6

Meaning

  • soy sauce

Definition

一种由大豆、小麦等发酵制成的调味品，呈红褐色，有咸味和鲜味。

A condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, etc., reddish-brown in color, with salty and umami flavors.

Usage

用于烹饪中增添咸味和色泽，常用于炒菜、拌菜、蘸料等。

Used in cooking to add saltiness and color, commonly used in stir-fries, salads, dipping sauces, etc.

Examples

  • 1 炒青菜时加点酱油可以提鲜。 (Add some soy sauce when stir-frying greens to enhance the flavor.)
  • 2 饺子蘸酱油吃更美味。 (Dumplings taste better when dipped in soy sauce.)
  • 3 做红烧肉少不了酱油上色。 (Soy sauce is essential for coloring braised pork.)
  • 4 凉拌黄瓜里放点酱油和醋，非常爽口。 (Add some soy sauce and vinegar to cucumber salad for a refreshing taste.)
  • 5 酱油瓶快空了，记得去买一瓶。 (The soy sauce bottle is almost empty, remember to buy a new one.)

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