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    Using 秘方 (mìfāng) to express 'secret recipe'

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 秘方

    Explanation

    秘方 means 'secret recipe' or 'secret formula,' referring to a closely guarded recipe or method. It is often used in the context of traditional medicine, cooking, or family recipes passed down through generations.

    Examples

    • 这道菜的秘方只有主厨一个人知道。

      Zhè dào cài de mìfāng zhǐyǒu zhǔchú yī gè rén zhīdào.

      Only the head chef knows the secret recipe for this dish.

    • 奶奶有一个做酱菜的秘方，味道特别好。

      Nǎinai yǒu yī gè zuò jiàngcài de mìfāng, wèidào tèbié hǎo.

      Grandma has a secret recipe for making pickled vegetables, and it tastes especially good.

    • 很多老字号都有自己独特的秘方。

      Hěn duō lǎozìhào dōu yǒu zìjǐ dútè de mìfāng.

      Many time-honored brands have their own unique secret recipes.

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