wu4 ziu1胡椒
Jyutpingwu4 ziu1
Yalewùh jīu
Definition
Peppercorn; the plant or its dried berries used as a spice (such as black, white, or green pepper).
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the spice derived from the peppercorn plant, distinct from the chili pepper which is called 辣椒. It is almost always used in the context of cooking or seasoning food. When ordering at a restaurant, you might simply ask for 胡椒粉 if you want the ground version.
Examples
This soup has a lot of pepper in it, it's very spicy.
Do you prefer using black pepper or white pepper for seasoning?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing 胡椒 with 辣椒, as the former refers to peppercorns while the latter refers to chili peppers. Using the wrong term can lead to confusion about the type of heat or flavor profile you are expecting in a dish.
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