盐

鹽
yán
HSK 4
#1,882 most
frequent character
salt
noun
Measure words:粒 lì

Example Sentences

我喜欢在菜里加盐。
wǒ xǐhuān zài cài lǐ jiāyán 。
I like to add salt to the dishes.
盐可以帮助保存食物。
yán kěyǐ bāngzhù bǎocún shíwù 。
Salt can help preserve food.
请给我一点盐。
qǐng gěi wǒ yīdiǎn yán 。
Please give me a little salt.

Words with similar meanings

调料tiáoliào
condiment
调料 is a broader term that includes various spices and seasonings, while 盐 specifically refers to salt.
食盐shíyán
table salt
食盐 refers specifically to the salt usually used for seasoning food, emphasizing its culinary use.

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