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“chili oil” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlà yóu

Example

饺子常蘸辣油吃。jiǎo zi cháng zhàn là yóu chī

Dumplings are often dipped in chili oil.

Illustration for 辣油 (chili oil)

How to say “chili oil” in Chinese

“Chili oil” in Chinese is 辣油 (là yóu).

A spoonable condiment in which chili flavor spreads through oil.

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

Example sentences with 辣油

面条上滴几滴辣油，味道更好。miàn tiáo shàng dī jǐ dī là yóu wèi dào gèng hǎo

Noodles taste better with a few drops of chili oil on them.

Tips for using 辣油

  • Chinese food labels may distinguish varieties by their heat, color, or fragrance, so the same word can cover noticeably different products.

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