A2 noun Informal 1 min read

芝士

zhishi /tʂɨ ʂɨ/

Cheese is a versatile dairy product widely used in modern cooking to add richness and texture.

Practice it Notes & Tips

芝士 in 30 Seconds

  • A dairy product made from pressed milk curds.
  • Commonly used as a topping or ingredient in Western cooking.
  • Known for its creamy texture and rich flavor.

常见语境：它广泛出现在快餐、烘焙和西餐厅中。在现代社交媒体上，人们常提到“芝士拉丝”来形容食物的诱人程度。此外，随着全球饮食文化的交流，芝士已成为许多年轻人喜爱的零食和配料。

  1. 1近义词辨析：在中文里，“芝士”是Cheese的音译，通常带有现代、西化的时尚感；“奶酪”是更正式的学术或书面名称；“干酪”则多用于行业标准或产品包装上的正式标注。在日常口语中，这三个词通常可以互换，但在特定菜品命名中，使用“芝士”显得更加地道和年轻化。

Examples

1

我最喜欢吃芝士蛋糕。

everyday

I like eating cheesecake the most.

2

该产品含有进口芝士成分。

formal

This product contains imported cheese ingredients.

3

快看，这个披萨的芝士能拉好长！

informal

Look, the cheese on this pizza stretches so far!

4

芝士的制作工艺涉及微生物发酵。

academic

The production process of cheese involves microbial fermentation.

Common Collocations

芝士蛋糕 Cheesecake
芝士拉丝 Cheese pull
浓郁芝士 Rich cheese flavor

Common Phrases

芝士汉堡

Cheeseburger

双层芝士

Double cheese

芝士火锅

Cheese fondue

Often Confused With

芝士 vs 黄油

Butter is made from milk fat and is usually solid at room temperature but melts easily. It is used for cooking and spreading, whereas cheese is a solid fermented product.

Grammar Patterns

形容词 + 芝士 芝士 + 动词（如：芝士焗...） 名词 + 芝士（如：芝士汉堡）

How to Use It

The term '芝士' is primarily used in informal and commercial contexts. It is more popular among younger generations and in the food industry. Use '奶酪' if you want a more standard or formal tone.

Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '芝士' with '奶油' (cream). While both are dairy, they have very different textures and uses in cooking. Also, ensure you don't use it as a verb, as '芝士' is strictly a noun.

Tips

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Use with specific dishes

Pair '芝士' with words like '蛋糕' (cake) or '焗饭' (baked rice). It sounds more natural when describing specific Western-style dishes.

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Watch your calorie intake

Cheese is calorie-dense. While delicious, consuming large amounts frequently can lead to weight gain.

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Modern culinary influence

The term '芝士' reflects the influence of Western fast food culture in Asia. It is often used to market trendy snacks to younger generations.

Word Origin

The word '芝士' is a direct phonetic loanword from the English 'cheese'. It has been widely adopted into Chinese to describe Western-style dairy products.

Cultural Context

Cheese has become a symbol of Western culinary influence in modern China. It is heavily marketed in fast-food chains and trendy dessert shops, often associated with indulgence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Cheese' sounding like 'Chi-Si' (芝士). Imagine eating a piece of cheese that is so delicious, you say 'Chi' (eat) with 'Si' (joy).

Frequently Asked Questions

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是的，它们指代同一种东西。芝士是英文Cheese的音译，而奶酪是中文的传统称呼，两者在日常生活中可以互换使用。

某些芝士（如马苏里拉芝士）在加热后蛋白质结构会发生变化，产生良好的延展性。这种特性使得它在加热后能够拉出长长的丝。

芝士含有丰富的钙质和蛋白质，但热量和脂肪含量也较高。建议适量食用，以避免摄入过多的热量。

芝士应储存在冰箱冷藏室中，并尽量密封以防止变干或吸收冰箱内的异味。开封后最好尽快食用完毕。

Test Yourself

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这款披萨上面铺满了厚厚的___，吃起来非常香。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 芝士

披萨的标志性配料是芝士，其他选项与语境不符。

multiple choice

以下哪种食物通常会用到芝士？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 芝士焗土豆

焗烤类菜肴是芝士最常见的烹饪方式。

sentence building

喜欢 / 芝士 / 我 / 吃 / 的 / 蛋糕

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我喜欢吃芝士蛋糕

“芝士蛋糕”是一个固定的复合名词。

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