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香草
xiāngcǎo
Description
香草是有香味的植物，很多人喜欢用它做菜或者放在茶里。
"香草" is a fragrant plant that many people like to use in cooking or put in tea.
在西方，香草也常用来做甜点，味道又香又甜。
In the West, "香草" is also often used in desserts, with a fragrant and sweet flavor.
Meanings
香草xiāngcǎo
aromatic herb; fragrant plant
她在花园里种了很多香草。
She planted many herbs in the garden.
香草xiāngcǎo
vanilla (flavor)
我最喜欢吃香草冰淇淋。
My favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla.
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Notes
- Etymology
香 (fragrant) + 草 (grass/plant), literally "fragrant plant."
- Nuance
means "vanilla" mainly in food contexts like ice cream and desserts.
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