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    Using 酱油 (jiàngyóu) to refer to soy sauce

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    加入 + 酱油

    Explanation

    酱油 (jiàngyóu) means "soy sauce," a fundamental condiment in Chinese cooking. It is used as a noun to refer to the dark, salty liquid made from fermented soybeans, commonly added to dishes for flavor and color.

    Examples

    • 做红烧肉的时候，记得多放一点酱油。

      zuò hóngshāoròu de shíhou, jìde duō fàng yīdiǎn jiàngyóu.

      When making braised pork, remember to add a bit more soy sauce.

    • 这瓶酱油是日本进口的，味道特别鲜。

      zhè píng jiàngyóu shì Rìběn jìnkǒu de, wèidào tèbié xiān.

      This bottle of soy sauce is imported from Japan; it tastes especially savory.

    • 你炒菜的时候加酱油了吗？颜色有点淡。

      nǐ chǎocài de shíhou jiā jiàngyóu le ma? yánsè yǒudiǎn dàn.

      Did you add soy sauce when you stir-fried? The color is a bit light.

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