English–Chinese
“vanilla” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng cǎo
Example
香草口味的蛋糕很好吃。xiāng cǎo kǒu wèi de dàn gāo hěn hǎo chī
The vanilla-flavored cake is delicious.
How to say “vanilla” in Chinese
“Vanilla” in Chinese is 香草 (xiāng cǎo).
An aromatic plant or plant-based flavor that brings a noticeable fragrance to food, from herbs to dessert flavoring.
Example sentences with 香草
我在咖啡里加了香草糖浆。wǒ zài kā fēi lǐ jiā le xiāng cǎo táng jiāng
I added vanilla syrup to my coffee.
Tips for using 香草
- In everyday menus, a dessert can make this word mean a sweet flavor rather than a leafy seasoning, while a savory dish may need a more specific plant name for clarity.