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八角
bājiǎo
Description
八角是一种常用的调料，形状像星星，有八个角。
"八角" is a common spice shaped like a star with eight points.
很多中国菜里都会放八角，它闻起来很香。
Many Chinese dishes use "八角" because it has a fragrant aroma.
Meanings
八角bājiǎo
star anise (a cooking spice)
做红烧肉的时候要放几个八角。
When making braised pork, you need to add a few star anise.
八角bājiǎo
eight-sided; octagonal (shape)
这个亭子是八角的，很漂亮。
This pavilion is octagonal and very beautiful.
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Notes
- Etymology
八 (eight) + 角 (horn/corner), named for its eight-pointed star shape.
- Nuance
usually refers to the spice star anise; the octagonal-shape sense is less common in daily speech.
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