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生抽
shēngchōu
Description
生抽是一种颜色比较淡的酱油，味道很咸。
做菜的时候，很多人喜欢放一点生抽。
Meanings
生抽shēngchōu
light soy sauce (used for flavor)
请给我一瓶生抽。
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Notes
- Nuance
生抽 is lighter and saltier, used for taste; 老抽 is darker, used for color.
- Etymology
生 (raw/fresh) + 抽 (draw out), referring to the first extraction of soy sauce.
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