味精

wèi jīng

CL 勺 sháo 包 bāo

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 鸡精 jī jīng 鸡精 jī jīng chicken bouillon powder (PRC) Both are flavor enhancers used in cooking, but 鸡精 contains MSG plus other ingredients.: chicken bouillon powder (PRC)
• 食盐 shí yán 食盐 shí yán edible salt Both are common seasoning agents in Chinese cuisine.: edible salt
• 酱油 jiàng yóu 酱油 jiàng yóu soy sauce Frequently used together in savory dishes to enhance umami flavor.: soy sauce
• 添加剂 tiān jiā jì 添加剂 tiān jiā jì additive MSG is a common food additive.: additive

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with verbs like 放 (to add) or 加 (to add): 放味精 (add MSG) or 加味精 (add MSG).

Common mistakes

Some people confuse 味精 with 盐 (salt) because both are white crystalline seasonings, but 味精 is an umami enhancer, not a direct salt substitute.

Example Sentences

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炒菜的时候少放一点 味精 。

When stir-frying, add a little less MSG.

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Child Words of 味精

• 味 味 wèi: interest; delight
• 精 精 jīng: essence