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薄荷叶
bòhe yè
Description
薄荷叶是一种绿色的小叶子，闻起来很香，吃起来有点凉。
"薄荷叶" is a small green leaf that smells fragrant and tastes a bit cool.
人们常常把薄荷叶放进茶里或者做菜的时候用。
People often put "薄荷叶" in tea or use it when cooking.
Meanings
薄荷叶bòhe yè
mint leaf; leaves of the mint plant
我在茶里放了几片薄荷叶。
I put a few mint leaves in the tea.
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Notes
- Etymology
薄荷 (mint) + 叶 (leaf), a noun compound meaning the leaf of the mint plant.
- Nuance
薄荷叶 refers to the physical leaves, while 薄荷 alone can mean mint in general.
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