English–Chinese
“sauce” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiàng
Example
这道菜需要更多的酱。zhè dào cài xū yào gèng duō de jiàng
This dish needs more sauce.
How to say “sauce” in Chinese
“Sauce” in Chinese is 酱 (jiàng).
A thick, concentrated seasoning used to coat, dip, or cook food.
Example sentences with 酱
炒菜时先放一点酱油。chǎo cài shí xiān fàng yì diǎn jiàng yóu
When stir-frying, add a little soy sauce first.
Tips for using 酱
- English sauce often suggests a pourable liquid, while 酱 (jiàng, "sauce") also covers thick pastes such as soybean, chili, and sesame preparations.