English–Chinese

“spiciness” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlà dù

Example

每个人对辣度的接受程度不同。měi gè rén duì là dù de jiē shòu chéng dù bù tóng

Everyone has a different tolerance for spiciness.

Illustration for 辣度 (spiciness)

How to say “spiciness” in Chinese

“Spiciness” in Chinese is 辣度 (là dù).

The adjustable strength of chili heat, pictured as levels rather than a yes-or-no quality.

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

Example sentences with 辣度

这个菜的辣度可以调低吗?zhè ge cài de là dù ké yǐ tiáo dī ma

Can the spiciness of this dish be lowered?

Tips for using 辣度

  • English speakers may hear a food described as spicy and think only of its flavor, but Chinese menus also use this noun to mark how much chili heat a serving contains.

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