Chinese word

味噌

Pronunciation

Pinyinwèi cēng

Meaning

  • nounmiso

Example

我喜欢味噌汤。wǒ xǐ huān wèi cēng tāng

I like miso soup.

Illustration for 味噌 (miso)

More examples

我在汤里加了一点味噌。wǒ zài tāng lǐ jiā le yì diǎn wèi cēng

I added a little miso to the soup.

Core concept

A fermented soybean seasoning that adds deep, savory flavor to many foods.

Common phrases

  • 味噌汤wèi cēng tāng

    miso soup

  • 味噌拉面wèi cēng lā miàn

    miso ramen

Similar words

黄豆酱huáng dòu jiàng: A fermented yellow soybean sauce with a strong salty and savory taste.
大酱dà jiàng: A fermented bean sauce used to give dishes both saltiness and savory flavor.

Definition in Chinese

由大豆等原料发酵而成的日本调味料，可以用来调味汤、蔬菜、肉类等食物。yóu dà dòu děng yuán liào fā jiào ér chéng de rì běn tiáo wèi liào ké yǐ yòng lái tiáo wèi tāng shū cài ròu lèi děng shí wù

Word origin

味噌 (wèicēng, "miso") is borrowed from Japanese, and 味 (wèi, "taste") helps show its role as a flavoring.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect this seasoning only with soup, but Chinese food descriptions can also use it for sauces, marinades, vegetables, and meat.

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