味精

wèijīng

monosodium glutamate

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 7
Dictionary entry

monosodium glutamate (MSG)

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味
精

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菜里放了味精。

Cài lǐ fàng le wèijīng.

English

MSG was added to the dish.

少放味精更健康。

Shǎo fàng wèijīng gèng jiànkāng.

English

Less MSG is healthier.

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味
精

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