Chinese word

辣油

Pronunciation

Pinyinlà yóu

Meaning

  • nounchili oil

Example

饺子常蘸辣油吃。jiǎo zi cháng zhàn là yóu chī

Dumplings are often dipped in chili oil.

Illustration for 辣油 (chili oil)

More examples

面条上滴几滴辣油，味道更好。miàn tiáo shàng dī jǐ dī là yóu wèi dào gèng hǎo

Noodles taste better with a few drops of chili oil on them.

Core concept

A spoonable condiment in which chili flavor spreads through oil.

Common phrases

  • 蘸辣油zhàn là yóu

    dip in chili oil

  • 加辣油jiā là yóu

    add chili oil

  • 辣油拌面là yóu bàn miàn

    noodles mixed with chili oil

Similar words

辣椒油là jiāo yóu: A spicy seasoning oil made by infusing edible oil with chili peppers or chili products.
红油hóng yóu: A red, spicy seasoning oil used to add heat and color to food.
油辣子yóu là zi: A spicy seasoning oil containing pieces of chili pepper, often spooned over food.

Definition in Chinese

用辣椒或其制品与食用油混合制成的调味油，通常用作蘸料或拌菜，具有辣味和香味。yòng là jiāo huò qí zhì pǐn yǔ shí yòng yóu hùn hé zhì chéng de tiáo wèi yóu tōng cháng yòng zuò zhàn liào huò bàn cài jù yǒu là wèi hé xiāng wèi

Word origin

辣油 (làyóu, "chili oil") developed as a compact name for 辣椒油 (làjiāoyóu, "chili-pepper oil"), highlighting the oil that carries the chili flavor.

Usage tips

  • Chinese food labels may distinguish varieties by their heat, color, or fragrance, so the same word can cover noticeably different products.

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