酱
jiàng · sauce / paste💡 How to pronounce
j → like the 'j' in 'jeep'. iàng → like 'yang' with a falling tone.
📖 The Story
酱 combines 'soybean' (酉) and 'will' (将) — the essential ingredient in Chinese cooking that adds depth and flavor to every dish. Soy sauce and fermented bean paste are the soul of Chinese cuisine.
🎬 In Culture Today
Sauce is central to Chinese cooking — from soy sauce to hoisin sauce to spicy bean paste. Each region has its own signature sauce. The phrase '酱香' (sauce aroma) describes the rich fragrance of good sauces.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
酱油是必需品。
Soy sauce is a necessity.
我喜欢甜酱。
I like sweet sauce.