Meanings of 调料
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AI Study Notes for 调料
调味料 (tiáowèi liào) refers specifically to flavoring agents that enhance taste, while 调料 (tiáoliào) can include a broader range of ingredients used in cooking.
Be careful not to confuse 调料 with 食材 (shícái), which means ingredients without the flavor aspect. In informal settings, you might hear people simply refer to their favorite调料, but in formal discussions about cuisine, use the full term. Common collocations include '调料包' (seasoning packet) and '调料瓶' (condiment bottle).
As an HSK 6 word, 调料 connects with other cooking-related vocabulary, such as 食物 (shíwù, food) and 烹饪 (pēngrèn, cooking). Focus on how调料 can be combined with different verbs to convey actions in cooking, like '添加调料' (tiānjiā tiáoliào, to add seasoning).
Learners often misuse 调料 by saying '调料的' when they mean '调味料' (tiáowèi liào), which is specifically for flavoring. Correct example: use '我喜欢这个调料' (I like this condiment) instead of '我喜欢这个调味料'.
Pronunciation of 调料
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Component Characters
How to say condiment in Chinese
“condiment” in Chinese is调料
调料 (tiáoliào) refers to various substances added to food to enhance flavor, such as spices, herbs, and sauces. It is commonly used in cooking to create distinct tastes and aromas, and is essential in many cuisines, especially in Chinese cooking. The term encompasses a wide range of ingredients, from simple salt to complex marinades.
When to use 调料
Be careful not to confuse 调料 with 食材 (shícái), which means ingredients without the flavor aspect. In informal settings, you might hear people simply refer to their favorite调料, but in formal discussions about cuisine, use the full term. Common collocations include '调料包' (seasoning packet) and '调料瓶' (condiment bottle).
调料 or something close to it
调味料 (tiáowèi liào) refers specifically to flavoring agents that enhance taste, while 调料 (tiáoliào) can include a broader range of ingredients used in cooking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 调料 by saying '调料的' when they mean '调味料' (tiáowèi liào), which is specifically for flavoring. Correct example: use '我喜欢这个调料' (I like this condiment) instead of '我喜欢这个调味料'.
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Grammar Patterns of 调料
调料 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
在碗里将各种原料混成____。
Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.
Example Sentences for 调料 (6)
Frequently Asked Questions about 调料
Common调料 include soy sauce (酱油), vinegar (醋), and five-spice powder (五香粉).
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