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配料

pèiliào /pèi liào/

Peiliao refers to all the ingredients and seasonings needed to make a dish.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Ingredients used in cooking.
  • Includes main items and seasonings.
  • Essential for making dishes.

Overview

“配料”一词在中文里非常常用,尤其是在与食物和烹饪相关的语境中。它指的是制作任何食物或菜肴时所需要的所有组成部分,包括主要的食材和辅助的调味品。理解“配料”有助于我们更好地理解食谱、点餐以及讨论食物的制作过程。

“配料”通常用作名词,可以单独使用,也可以与其他名词组合使用。例如,“主要的配料”指菜肴中最核心的食材,“佐餐配料”则指搭配主食食用的配菜或酱料。在描述菜肴时,我们经常会提到它的配料,比如“这道菜的配料很丰富”。

讨论健康饮食:如“我喜欢选择新鲜、天然的配料。”

“材料”是一个更通用的词,可以指制作任何东西的物质,不局限于食物。例如,“建筑材料”、“写作材料”。当用于食物时,“材料”和“配料”可以互换使用,但“配料”更具烹饪的专业性。

“食材”比“配料”更侧重于原材料本身,可以是未加工的或初步处理过的。而“配料”则更广泛,可以包括食材、调味品、香料等所有用于制作菜肴的东西。可以说,食材是配料的一部分,但配料不只是食材。

“调味品”特指用来增加食物风味的物质,如盐、糖、酱油、醋等。它是“配料”的一个子集,是制作菜肴时必不可少的一部分,但“配料”还包括主料和辅料等。

Examples

1

做这道宫保鸡丁需要鸡肉、花生、干辣椒等配料。

everyday

Making this Kung Pao Chicken requires ingredients like chicken, peanuts, and dried chilies.

2

请确认菜单上所列的配料,以避免过敏反应。

formal

Please confirm the ingredients listed on the menu to avoid allergic reactions.

3

这个披萨的配料太丰富了,我都要流口水了!

informal

This pizza has so many toppings, I'm already drooling!

4

研究表明,特定配料的组合能够显著影响食品的质地和风味。

academic

Research indicates that the combination of specific ingredients can significantly affect the texture and flavor of food.

Common Collocations

主要配料 main ingredients
新鲜配料 fresh ingredients
所需配料 required ingredients
丰富配料 rich ingredients/toppings

Common Phrases

准备配料

prepare ingredients

检查配料

check ingredients

添加配料

add ingredients

Often Confused With

配料 vs 材料 (cáiliào)

'材料' is a more general term for 'material' or 'substance' used for making anything, not just food. While it can overlap with '配料' when referring to food, '配料' is more specific to cooking and includes seasonings.

配料 vs 调味品 (tiáowèipǐn)

'调味品' specifically refers to 'seasonings' or 'condiments' like salt, sugar, soy sauce, etc. These are a *part* of '配料', but '配料' also includes the main food items (like meat, vegetables) and other non-seasoning additions.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + 的 + Noun (e.g., 披萨的配料) Verb + 配料 (e.g., 准备配料) 形容词 + 配料 (e.g., 新鲜配料)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '配料' is very common in everyday conversation related to food and cooking. It is generally neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both spoken and written contexts. When discussing recipes or ordering food, it's a standard term.


Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes confuse '配料' with '工具' (tools) or '成品' (finished product). It's important to remember that '配料' refers specifically to the components that go into making the food, not the equipment used or the final dish itself.

Tips

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Think of ingredients and seasonings

When you hear '配料' (pèi liào), think of all the components that go into a dish, both the main items and the flavor enhancers.

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Distinguish from 'material'

While '材料' (cái liào) can sometimes mean ingredients, '配料' is specifically used in the context of food preparation.

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Importance in Chinese Cuisine

The careful selection and combination of '配料' are fundamental to the complexity and balance of flavors in traditional Chinese cooking.

Word Origin

The character '配' (pèi) means to match, pair, or distribute. The character '料' (liào) means material or stuff. Together, '配料' literally means 'paired materials' or 'distributed materials', referring to the components that are put together to make a dish.

Cultural Context

In Chinese cuisine, the quality and combination of '配料' are highly valued. Different regions and dishes emphasize specific ingredients and seasonings, reflecting a deep understanding of flavor profiles and culinary traditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pei' (pair/match) and 'liao' (material). You 'pair' different 'materials' together to make a dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“食材”通常指制作食物的原始材料,如蔬菜、肉类。而“配料”范围更广,除了食材,还包括调味品、香料等所有用于制作菜肴的东西。

这是在询问这道菜里包含了哪些主要的食材和调味品,例如是否含有花生、辣椒或者特定的肉类,以便根据自己的口味或过敏情况进行选择。

在中文里,“配料”主要用于指制作食物的材料。如果指的是其他物品的组成部分,通常会使用“材料”或“组件”等词。

中文名词没有严格的单复数之分。“配料”可以指一种材料,也可以指多种材料的集合,具体含义根据语境判断。

Test Yourself

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制作这碗面需要很多____,比如面条、青菜、鸡蛋和肉。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: A

空格处需要填入指代制作食物的材料的词语,“配料”最符合语境。

multiple choice

“配料”最准确的意思是什么?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: B

“配料”指的是制作菜肴时所使用的各种材料和调味品。

sentence building

请将以下词语组成一个关于“配料”的句子:的 / 配料 / 很 / 新鲜 / 这家餐厅 / 。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: A

选项A语法正确,意思通顺,表达了餐厅使用的配料很新鲜。

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