Chinese word

汁

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhī

Meaning

  • nounsoup

Example

别把汤汁洒了。bié bǎ tāng zhī sǎ le

Don't spill the soup.

Illustration for 汁 (soup)

More examples

烤牛肉时要保留肉汁，这样更鲜嫩。kǎo niú ròu shí yào bǎo liú ròu zhī zhè yàng gèng xiān nèn

When roasting beef, retain the meat juices to make it more tender and juicy.

Core concept

A food liquid that carries flavor, whether it is released from a plant or fruit or prepared for eating and cooking.

Common phrases

  • 果汁guǒ zhī

    fruit juice

  • 汤汁tāng zhī

    soup broth

  • 肉汁ròu zhī

    meat juices

Similar words

汤tāng: A dish of liquid made by cooking meat, vegetables, or other ingredients.
果汁guǒ zhī: Juice made by squeezing fruit, usually for drinking.

Definition in Chinese

植物或果实内部的液体，也指加工后可饮用或用于调味的汁液。zhí wù huò guǒ shí nèi bù de yè tǐ yě zhǐ jiā gōng hòu ké yǐn yòng huò yòng yú tiáo wèi de zhī yè

Word origin

汁 (zhī, "juice") began with the idea of liquid inside plants and fruits, then extended to liquids extracted or prepared from many foods.

Usage tips

  • On menus and in recipes, this word can describe a liquid added for flavor, so it may name a condiment or cooking liquid rather than an entire prepared dish.

Other meanings

  • juicenoun

Opposites

  • 固体gù tǐsolidnoun

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