English–Chinese
“msg” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwèi jīng
Example
做菜时不要放太多味精。zuò cài shí bú yào fàng tài duō wèi jīng
Do not add too much MSG when cooking.
How to say “msg” in Chinese
“Msg” in Chinese is 味精 (wèi jīng).
A small amount of white seasoning that makes savory flavors stand out in a dish.
Example sentences with 味精
很多菜肴只用少量味精即可提鲜。hěn duō cài yáo zhǐ yòng shǎo liàng wèi jīng jí kě tí xiān
A small amount of MSG is enough to bring out the flavor in many dishes.
Tips for using 味精
- Restaurant orders often specify whether to use less or none, so quantity phrases are a practical way to express seasoning preferences.