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Chapter 4.4: Other Food Markets

– Basic Level –

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The Situation

Strolling through a Chinese 香料市场 (spice market | xiāngliào shìchǎng) is a sensory delight. The shelves are full of 各种各样的香料 (all kinds of spices | gè zhǒng gè yàng de xiāngliào), from 辣椒 (chili | làjiāo) to 八角 (star anise | bājiǎo). The air is rich with the aroma of 新鲜的姜 (fresh ginger | xīnxiān de jiāng) and 香菜 (coriander | xiāngcài).

Shoppers 探索 (explore | tànsuǒ) and 询问 (inquire | xúnwèn) about the origins and uses of each spice. They 购买 (buy | gòumǎi) 小包装的香料 (small packets of spices | xiǎo bāozhuāng de xiāngliào) for their home cooking, eager to experiment with 味道 (flavors | wèidào) in their kitchen. This market visit is not just a shopping trip; it’s an adventure in taste and culture.


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The Sentences

海鲜
海鲜市场的鱼很新鲜。
Hǎixiān shìchǎng de yú hěn xīnxiān.
The fish at the seafood market is fresh.
大米
大米是中国人的主食。
Dàmǐ shì zhōngguó rén de zhǔshí.
Rice is the staple food of the Chinese.
面粉
面粉用于做面条和馒头。
Miànfěn yòng yú zuò miàntiáo hé mántou.
Flour is used to make noodles and steamed buns.
调料
调料是烹饪中不可缺少的。
Tiáoliào shì pēngrèn zhōng bùkě quēshǎo de.
Seasonings are indispensable in cooking.
糖用于甜品和调味。
Táng yòng yú tiánpǐn hé tiáowèi.
Sugar is used for desserts and flavoring.
盐是烹饪的基本调料。
Yán shì pēngrèn de jīběn tiáoliào.
Salt is a basic seasoning for cooking.
酱油
酱油给菜肴增添风味。
Jiàngyóu gěi càiyáo zēngtiān fēngwèi.
Soy sauce adds flavor to dishes.
醋用于凉菜和调味。
Cù yòng yú liángcài hé tiáowèi.
Vinegar is used in cold dishes and for flavoring.
豆类是健康的蛋白质来源。
Dòu lèi shì jiànkāng de dànbáizhì láiyuán.
Beans are a healthy source of protein.
玉米
玉米是受欢迎的粮食作物。
Yùmǐ shì shòu huānyíng de liáng shi zuòwù.
Corn is a popular grain crop.
小麦
小麦广泛用于制面制品。
Xiǎomài guǎngfàn yòng yú zhì miàn zhìpǐn.
Wheat is widely used to make pasta products.
辣椒粉
辣椒粉让菜肴更辣。
Làjiāo fěn ràng càiyáo gèng là.
Chili powder makes dishes spicier.
芝麻
芝麻是美味的烘焙原料。
Zhīma shì měiwèi de hōngbèi yuánliào.
Sesame seeds are a delicious baking ingredient.
绿豆
绿豆汤是消暑佳品。
Lǜdòu tāng shì xiāoshǔ jiāpǐn.
Mung bean soup is a good way to beat the summer heat.
蚝油
蚝油使菜肴更鲜美。
Háoyóu shǐ càiyáo gèng xiānměi.
Oyster sauce makes dishes more delicious.
花椒
花椒在川菜中常用。
Huājiāo zài chuāncài zhōng chángyòng.
Peppercorns are commonly used in Sichuan cuisine.
八角
他总是在炖肉时放入八角。
Tā zǒng shì zài dùn ròu shí fàng rù bājiǎo.
He always puts star anise in his stews.
桂皮
桂皮用于煮肉和烘焙。
Guìpí yòng yú zhǔ ròu hé hōngbèi.
Cinnamon is used for cooking meat and baking.
月饼
中秋节必吃月饼。
Zhōngqiū jié bì chī yuèbǐng.
Mooncakes are eaten at Mid-Autumn Festival.
粽子
端午节时人们吃粽子。
Duānwǔ jié shí rénmen chī zòngzi.
People eat zongzi (rice dumplings) at the Dragon Boat Festival.
年糕
春节时家家户户吃年糕。
Chūnjié shí jiājiāhùhù chī niángāo.
Families eat rice cakes at Chinese New Year.
质量
我总是关注食品的质量。
Wǒ zǒng shì guānzhù shípǐn de zhìliàng.
I always pay attention to the quality of food.
保质期
检查食品的保质期很重要。
Jiǎnchá shípǐn de bǎozhìqī hěn zhòngyào.
It is important to check the shelf life of food.
新鲜度
新鲜度直接影响食品口感。
Xīnxiān dù zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng shípǐn kǒugǎn.
Freshness directly affects the taste of food.

 

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The Words

海鲜
hǎixiān
seafood
大米
dàmǐ
rice
面粉
miànfěn
flour
调料
tiáoliào
seasoning
táng
sugar
yán
salt
酱油
jiàngyóu
soy sauce
vinegar
dòu
bean
玉米
yùmǐ
corn
小麦
xiǎomài
wheat
辣椒粉
làjiāo fěn
chili powder
芝麻
zhīma
sesame
绿豆
lǜdòu
mung bean
蚝油
háoyóu
oyster sauce
花椒
huājiāo
Sichuan pepper
八角
bājiǎo
star anise
桂皮
guìpí
cinnamon
月饼
yuèbǐng
mooncake
粽子
zòngzi
zongzi
年糕
niángāo
New Year cake
质量
zhìliàng
quality
保质期
bǎozhìqī
shelf life
新鲜度
xīnxiān dù
freshness

 

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