English–Chinese
“sesame oil” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng yóu
Example
我家炒菜总是要放点香油。wǒ jiā chǎo cài zǒng shì yào fàng diǎn xiāng yóu
We always add a little sesame oil when we stir-fry at home.
How to say “sesame oil” in Chinese
“Sesame oil” in Chinese is 香油 (xiāng yóu).
A fragrant cooking oil whose roasted sesame aroma adds a distinct finishing flavor to food.
Example sentences with 香油
热汤里不要放太多香油，容易盖住原味。rè tāng lǐ bú yào fàng tài duō xiāng yóu róng yì gài zhù yuán wèi
Do not put too much sesame oil in hot soup, as it can easily mask the original flavor.
Tips for using 香油
- In everyday cooking, it often serves as a finishing seasoning rather than the main oil for frying, so a small drizzle can add aroma at the end.