zoeng3 liu2醬料酱料
Jyutpingzoeng3 liu2
Yalejeung líu
Definition
Sauce; a thick liquid or fluid used for seasoning.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to condiments used to enhance the flavor of a dish, often having a thicker consistency than a simple soup or broth. While it covers a wide range of items, it is most frequently used in the context of dipping sauces for hotpot or seasoning for stir-fried dishes. It is a broad category that includes everything from soy sauce to complex chili pastes.
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zung3種jungExamples
The sauces here are very complete, you can mix and match however you like.
What kind of sauce do you like to dip with when eating hotpot?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 汁, which is often used for thinner, gravy-like liquids or the juices released by meat during cooking. While there is overlap, 醬料 implies a prepared condiment rather than a byproduct of the cooking process.
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