English–Chinese

“sichuan pepper” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuā jiāo

Example

这个菜要放一点花椒。zhè ge cài yào fàng yì diǎn huā jiāo

This dish needs a little Sichuan pepper.

Illustration for 花椒 (sichuan pepper)

How to say “sichuan pepper” in Chinese

“Sichuan pepper” in Chinese is 花椒 (huā jiāo).

A small dried fruit spice that makes the tongue tingle and feel numb while adding a fresh citrus scent.

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

Example sentences with 花椒

我在菜市场买了些花椒，准备回家做菜。wǒ zài cài shì chǎng mǎi le xiē huā jiāo zhǔn bèi huí jiā zuò cài

I bought some Sichuan pepper at the market and plan to go home and cook.

Tips for using 花椒

  • Despite the English word pepper, this spice is not black pepper or chili pepper, and its signature effect is tingling numbness rather than ordinary pepper heat.

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