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“broth” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintāng zhī

Example

别把盘子里的汤汁倒掉。bié bǎ pán zi lǐ de tāng zhī dào diào

Don't pour the broth out of the dish.

Illustration for 汤汁 (broth)

How to say “broth” in Chinese

“Broth” in Chinese is 汤汁 (tāng zhī).

A dish's savory liquid component, viewed as what can be sipped, spooned, or left behind after the solid food is gone.

Full entry for 汤汁: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 汤汁

这碗汤汁很清淡，可以再加点盐。zhè wǎn tāng zhī hěn qīng dàn ké yǐ zài jiā diǎn yán

This bowl of broth is very mild, so you can add a little more salt.

Tips for using 汤汁

  • Recipes and restaurant comments use this word when the flavorful liquid helps moisten rice, noodles, or other food, linking it to how a dish is eaten as well as what it contains.

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