When you cook Chinese food, you often use 蒜蓉 (suàn róng). It means 'minced garlic'. It's a very common ingredient.
You can buy garlic and mince it yourself, or sometimes you can buy it already minced in a jar.
Chefs use 蒜蓉 in many dishes to add a strong, delicious flavor. Think of it like a flavor booster!
When you're cooking Chinese food, 蒜蓉 (suànróng) is a super common ingredient. It literally means 'garlic paste' or 'minced garlic,' and you'll find it in a ton of different dishes.
For example, if you see a dish called 蒜蓉西兰花 (suànróng xīlánhuā), that's broccoli with minced garlic. Or 蒜蓉蒸扇贝 (suànróng zhēng shànbèi) would be steamed scallops with minced garlic. It's usually made by finely chopping fresh garlic, sometimes with a little oil.
When you're cooking Chinese food, 蒜蓉 (suànróng) is a super common ingredient. It literally means 'garlic paste' or 'minced garlic,' and you'll find it in a ton of savory dishes, from stir-fries to dipping sauces.
Think of it as the go-to way to get that strong garlic flavor into your food. If a recipe calls for garlic, and it doesn't specify slices or whole cloves, it probably means 蒜蓉. It's really fundamental to many Chinese flavors.
§ What '蒜蓉' means
- DEFINITION
- Minced garlic.
'蒜蓉' (suànróng) is a simple, direct term for minced garlic. You'll hear and see it often in Chinese cooking contexts, whether in recipes, on menus, or when discussing ingredients. It refers to garlic that has been finely chopped or crushed.
§ How to use '蒜蓉' in sentences
'蒜蓉' is primarily used as a noun, often appearing as a key ingredient or a descriptor for dishes that feature minced garlic.
As a direct ingredient: You can use '蒜蓉' when listing ingredients or talking about adding minced garlic to a dish.
请给我一些蒜蓉。(Qǐng gěi wǒ yī xiē suànróng.)
Hint: Please give me some minced garlic.
这道菜需要放蒜蓉。(Zhè dào cài xūyào fàng suànróng.)
Hint: This dish needs minced garlic.
In dish names: Many Chinese dishes are named after their main ingredients or preparation styles. If a dish prominently features minced garlic, '蒜蓉' will often be in its name.
蒜蓉西兰花很好吃。(Suànróng xīlánhuā hěn hào chī.)
Hint: Minced garlic broccoli is very delicious.
我喜欢吃蒜蓉蒸虾。(Wǒ xǐhuān chī suànróng zhēng xiā.)
Hint: I like to eat steamed shrimp with minced garlic.
With verbs related to cooking: You can use '蒜蓉' with verbs like '加' (jiā - to add) or '炒' (chǎo - to stir-fry).
先炒蒜蓉，再放蔬菜。(Xiān chǎo suànróng, zài fàng shūcài.)
Hint: First stir-fry the minced garlic, then add the vegetables.
§ Common phrases with '蒜蓉'
You'll often hear '蒜蓉' in common cooking instructions or dish descriptions:
蒜蓉酱 (suànróng jiàng): Minced garlic sauce. This is a very common condiment.
这个饺子蘸蒜蓉酱很好吃。(Zhège jiǎozi zhàn suànróng jiàng hěn hào chī.)
Hint: These dumplings are delicious with minced garlic sauce.
蒜蓉口味 (suànróng kǒuwèi): Minced garlic flavor.
我喜欢蒜蓉口味的菜。(Wǒ xǐhuān suànróng kǒuwèi de cài.)
Hint: I like dishes with a minced garlic flavor.
Fun Fact
While '蓉' can refer to a purée of many things (like '椰蓉' yéróng for shredded coconut), when paired with '蒜', it specifically means minced garlic, highlighting its common culinary use in Chinese cuisine.
Difficulty Rating
Two common characters, straightforward to recognize.
Two common characters, easy to write.
Clear pronunciation, two syllables.
Distinct sound, easily identifiable in context.
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这道菜里蒜蓉放得有点多，味道很浓郁。
This dish has a bit too much minced garlic, the flavor is very rich.
我喜欢吃蒜蓉烤生蚝，特别美味。
I like to eat grilled oysters with minced garlic, it's especially delicious.
做蒜蓉西兰花时，蒜蓉要炒香。
When making broccoli with minced garlic, the minced garlic needs to be stir-fried until fragrant.
他不喜欢蒜蓉的味道，所以我们做菜时都不放。
He doesn't like the taste of minced garlic, so we don't add it when cooking.
你可以把蒜蓉和辣椒一起炒，做成蒜蓉辣椒酱。
You can stir-fry minced garlic and chili together to make minced garlic chili sauce.
这份蒜蓉虾很受欢迎，每次都被一扫而光。
This minced garlic shrimp is very popular, it's always devoured quickly.
做凉拌菜的时候，加点蒜蓉会更香。
When making cold dishes, adding some minced garlic will make it more fragrant.
我妈妈做的蒜蓉茄子是我的最爱。
The minced garlic eggplant my mom makes is my favorite.
这道菜的秘诀就在于蒜蓉的用量。
The secret to this dish lies in the amount of minced garlic used.
他做了一盘蒜蓉西兰花，香气四溢。
He made a plate of broccoli with minced garlic, and the aroma filled the air.
请给我多放点蒜蓉，我喜欢浓郁的味道。
Please add more minced garlic for me; I like a strong flavor.
蒜蓉是很多中式菜肴不可或缺的调料。
Minced garlic is an indispensable seasoning in many Chinese dishes.
用蒜蓉炒菜能增添不少风味。
Stir-frying with minced garlic can add a lot of flavor.
她把蒜蓉和辣椒酱混合在一起，做成了美味的蘸料。
She mixed minced garlic and chili sauce together to make a delicious dipping sauce.
这道蒸扇贝上面铺满了蒜蓉，看起来就很诱人。
These steamed scallops are covered with minced garlic, which looks very appealing.
蒜蓉虽然味道浓烈，但对身体健康有益。
Although minced garlic has a strong taste, it is beneficial for health.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
这道菜里有蒜蓉吗？
Does this dish have minced garlic in it?
我喜欢蒜蓉的味道。
I like the taste of minced garlic.
请多放一点蒜蓉。
Please add a bit more minced garlic.
蒜蓉对健康有益。
Minced garlic is good for health.
他用蒜蓉做饭。
He cooks with minced garlic.
这盘菜蒜蓉味很浓。
This dish has a strong minced garlic flavor.
蒜蓉可以提味。
Minced garlic can enhance the flavor.
我买了新鲜的蒜蓉。
I bought fresh minced garlic.
这个酱料是用蒜蓉做的。
This sauce is made with minced garlic.
没有蒜蓉，味道会差很多。
Without minced garlic, the taste would be much worse.
Grammar Patterns
Idioms & Expressions
"纸上谈兵 (zhǐ shàng tán bīng)"
To talk about war on paper; armchair strategist; to be all talk and no action.
他只会纸上谈兵，从来没有实际经验。(Tā zhǐ huì zhǐ shàng tán bīng, cóng lái méi yǒu shí jì jīng yàn.) - He only talks about war on paper, he has no practical experience.
neutral"入乡随俗 (rù xiāng suí sú)"
When in Rome, do as the Romans do; to adapt to local customs.
我们应该入乡随俗，尊重当地的文化。(Wǒ men yīng gāi rù xiāng suí sú, zūn zhòng dāng dì de wén huà.) - We should do as the Romans do and respect the local culture.
neutral"画蛇添足 (huà shé tiān zú)"
To draw a snake and add feet; to do something superfluous; to gild the lily.
这个设计已经很完美了，再修改就是画蛇添足。(Zhè ge shè jì yǐ jīng hěn wán měi le, zài xiū gǎi jiù shì huà shé tiān zú.) - This design is already perfect, any further modification would be gilding the lily.
neutral"亡羊补牢 (wáng yáng bǔ láo)"
To mend the fold after the sheep have been stolen; to take remedial action after a loss has occurred.
虽然损失已经造成了，但亡羊补牢，为时不晚。(Suī rán sǔn shī yǐ jīng zào chéng le, dàn wáng yáng bǔ láo, wéi shí bù wǎn.) - Although the loss has occurred, it's not too late to mend the fold after the sheep have been stolen.
neutral"对牛弹琴 (duì niú tán qín)"
To play the lute to a cow; to cast pearls before swine; to speak to the wrong audience.
跟他讲道理简直是对牛弹琴。(Gēn tā jiǎng dào lǐ jiǎn zhí shì duì niú tán qín.) - Explaining logic to him is like casting pearls before swine.
neutral"一举两得 (yī jǔ liǎng dé)"
To kill two birds with one stone; to achieve two things at once.
既锻炼身体又欣赏风景，真是一举两得。(Jì duàn liàn shēn tǐ yòu xīn shǎng fēng jǐng, zhēn shì yī jǔ liǎng dé.) - Both exercising and enjoying the scenery, truly killing two birds with one stone.
neutral"坐井观天 (zuò jǐng guān tiān)"
To sit in a well and look at the sky; to have a limited outlook.
如果你只待在一个地方，就会坐井观天。(Rú guǒ nǐ zhǐ dài zài yī gè dì fāng, jiù huì zuò jǐng guān tiān.) - If you only stay in one place, you will have a limited outlook.
neutral"半途而废 (bàn tú ér fèi)"
To give up halfway; to abandon something unfinished.
学习汉语不能半途而废。(Xué xí hàn yǔ bù néng bàn tú ér fèi.) - You can't give up halfway when learning Chinese.
neutral"熟能生巧 (shú néng shēng qiǎo)"
Practice makes perfect; skill comes from practice.
多练习才能熟能生巧。(Duō liàn xí cái néng shú néng shēng qiǎo.) - Only with more practice can practice make perfect.
neutral"脚踏实地 (jiǎo tà shí dì)"
To be down-to-earth; to work steadily and conscientiously.
我们应该脚踏实地地工作。(Wǒ men yīng gāi jiǎo tà shí dì de gōng zuò.) - We should work in a down-to-earth manner.
neutralSentence Patterns
我喜欢吃蒜蓉。
I like to eat minced garlic. (Wǒ xǐhuān chī suànróng.)
这道菜有蒜蓉。
This dish has minced garlic. (Zhè dào cài yǒu suànróng.)
请给我一些蒜蓉。
Please give me some minced garlic. (Qǐng gěi wǒ yīxiē suànróng.)
蒜蓉炒青菜很好吃。
Stir-fried greens with minced garlic are very delicious. (Suànróng chǎo qīngcài hěn hǎochī.)
在做饭时，我通常会放蒜蓉。
When cooking, I usually add minced garlic. (Zài zuòfàn shí, wǒ tōngcháng huì fàng suànróng.)
蒜蓉可以增加菜的味道。
Minced garlic can enhance the flavor of the dish. (Suànróng kěyǐ zēngjiā cài de wèidào.)
这道蒜蓉虾的做法很简单。
The recipe for this garlic shrimp is very simple. (Zhè dào suànróng xiā de zuòfǎ hěn jiǎndān.)
如果喜欢重口味，可以多放些蒜蓉。
If you like strong flavors, you can add more minced garlic. (Rúguǒ xǐhuān zhòng kǒuwèi, kěyǐ duō fàng xiē suànróng.)
How to Use It
Garlic is a fundamental ingredient in Chinese cooking, and you'll encounter it frequently. 蒜蓉 (suànróng) refers to garlic that has been minced or finely chopped. You'll often see this in recipes or on menus. For example, 蒜蓉西兰花 (suànróng xīlánhuā) means 'broccoli with minced garlic'.
A common mistake is to confuse 蒜蓉 (suànróng) with just 'garlic' in general. While it contains garlic, the '蓉' specifically implies a minced or pureed form. If you just say 蒜 (suàn), it could refer to a whole head of garlic, a clove of garlic, or the general ingredient. Always use 蒜蓉 when you mean minced garlic.
Tips
Focus on the characters
Remember that 蒜 means garlic and 蓉 means a finely chopped or mashed ingredient. This will help you understand other related words.
Listen for the pronunciation
The 'suàn' in 蒜 is a fourth tone, and 'róng' in 蓉 is a second tone. Practice saying them together: suànróng.
Common usage in cooking
You'll often see 蒜蓉 in dish names like 蒜蓉西兰花 (suànróng xīlánhuā) – broccoli with minced garlic.
Different from garlic cloves
Don't confuse 蒜蓉 (minced garlic) with 大蒜 (dàsuàn), which refers to a whole garlic head or a garlic clove.
Use it in sentences
Try saying things like: 我喜欢吃蒜蓉。 (Wǒ xǐhuan chī suànróng.) – I like eating minced garlic.
Visual association
When you're cooking with garlic, think of the word 蒜蓉. This helps with memory retention.
Practice writing it
Write the characters 蒜蓉 multiple times. This helps reinforce the visual memory of the word.
Ubiquitous in Chinese cuisine
Minced garlic is a very common ingredient in Chinese cooking. Learning this word is key to understanding many menu items.
Flashcards are your friend
Create a flashcard with 蒜蓉 on one side and minced garlic on the other. Include an example sentence.
Not just for savory dishes
While often used in savory dishes, don't be surprised to find it in some unexpected places. Keep an open mind when trying new dishes.
Word Origin
Modern Chinese
Original meaning: 蒜 (suàn) 'garlic' + 蓉 (róng) 'minced/purée'. The character '蓉' refers to a finely minced or puréed form of something, often used for vegetables or fruits.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, ChineseCultural Context
Minced garlic is a foundational ingredient in Chinese cooking, used in stir-fries, marinades, dipping sauces, and as a topping for steamed dishes. Its strong aroma and flavor are essential for many iconic Chinese dishes, contributing to the savory 'umami' depth.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Cooking instructions in recipes often use 蒜蓉. It's a staple in Chinese cuisine.
- 放一些蒜蓉 (fàng yī xiē suàn róng) - add some minced garlic
- 蒜蓉炒时蔬 (suàn róng chǎo shí shū) - stir-fried seasonal vegetables with minced garlic
- 蒜蓉蒸扇贝 (suàn róng zhēng shàn bèi) - steamed scallops with minced garlic
When describing ingredients for a dish.
- 我们需要蒜蓉和辣椒 (wǒ men xū yào suàn róng hé là jiāo) - We need minced garlic and chili.
- 这道菜里有蒜蓉 (zhè dào cài lǐ yǒu suàn róng) - This dish has minced garlic in it.
- 把蒜蓉切好 (bǎ suàn róng qiē hǎo) - Cut the minced garlic well (prepare the minced garlic).
Ordering food at a restaurant, especially when specifying a style of cooking.
- 有没有蒜蓉口味的菜？(yǒu méi yǒu suàn róng kǒu wèi de cài?) - Are there any dishes with minced garlic flavor?
- 我要一个蒜蓉西兰花 (wǒ yào yī gè suàn róng xī lán huā) - I want a minced garlic broccoli.
- 请给我多放点蒜蓉 (qǐng gěi wǒ duō fàng diǎn suàn róng) - Please add more minced garlic for me.
Talking about food preferences or what you like to eat.
- 我喜欢吃蒜蓉的菜 (wǒ xǐ huān chī suàn róng de cài) - I like to eat dishes with minced garlic.
- 他不喜欢蒜蓉的味道 (tā bù xǐ huān suàn róng de wèi dào) - He doesn't like the taste of minced garlic.
- 这个蒜蓉酱很香 (zhè ge suàn róng jiàng hěn xiāng) - This minced garlic sauce is very fragrant.
Discussing grocery shopping or preparing ingredients.
- 家里没有蒜蓉了 (jiā lǐ méi yǒu suàn róng le) - There's no minced garlic at home anymore.
- 要不要买点蒜蓉？(yào bú yào mǎi diǎn suàn róng?) - Should we buy some minced garlic?
- 这个蒜蓉是新鲜的 (zhè ge suàn róng shì xīn xiān de) - This minced garlic is fresh.
Conversation Starters
"你喜欢吃蒜蓉吗？(nǐ xǐ huān chī suàn róng ma?) - Do you like to eat minced garlic?"
"你家做饭常用蒜蓉吗？(nǐ jiā zuò fàn cháng yòng suàn róng ma?) - Does your family often use minced garlic when cooking?"
"有没有一道你特别喜欢的蒜蓉菜？(yǒu méi yǒu yī dào nǐ tè bié xǐ huān de suàn róng cài?) - Is there a minced garlic dish you particularly like?"
"你觉得蒜蓉和什么食材最搭配？(nǐ jué de suàn róng hé shén me shí cái zuì dá pèi?) - What ingredients do you think pair best with minced garlic?"
"你会自己做蒜蓉酱吗？(nǐ huì zì jǐ zuò suàn róng jiàng ma?) - Can you make minced garlic sauce yourself?"
Journal Prompts
描述一道你最喜欢的、含有蒜蓉的菜，以及为什么喜欢它。(miáo shù yī dào nǐ zuì xǐ huān de, hán yǒu suàn róng de cài, yǐ jí wèi shén me xǐ huān tā.) - Describe your favorite dish that contains minced garlic and why you like it.
写下你在最近一次烹饪中如何使用蒜蓉的经历。(xiě xià nǐ zài zuì jìn yī cì pēng rèn zhōng rú hé shǐ yòng suàn róng de jīng lì.) - Write about your experience using minced garlic in a recent cooking session.
想象你在一家中餐馆，你会如何用中文点一份含有蒜蓉的菜？(xiǎng xiàng nǐ zài yī jiā zhōng cān guǎn, nǐ huì rú hé yòng zhōng wén diǎn yī fèn hán yǒu suàn róng de cài?) - Imagine you are in a Chinese restaurant, how would you order a dish with minced garlic in Chinese?
你认为蒜蓉在中国菜中扮演着怎样的角色？(nǐ rèn wéi suàn róng zài zhōng guó cài zhōng bàn yǎn zhe zěn yàng de jiǎo sè?) - What role do you think minced garlic plays in Chinese cuisine?
除了做菜，你还能想到蒜蓉的其他用途吗？(chú le zuò cài, nǐ hái néng xiǎng dào suàn róng de qí tā yòng tú ma?) - Besides cooking, can you think of other uses for minced garlic?
Test Yourself 90 questions
Which dish commonly uses '蒜蓉'?
'蒜蓉' means minced garlic. '蒜蓉西兰花' is a common dish with minced garlic and broccoli.
If a recipe asks for '蒜蓉', what ingredient do you need?
'蒜蓉' is minced garlic, so you need garlic.
Which of these describes the preparation of '蒜蓉'?
'蒜蓉' means minced garlic, which is garlic that has been cut into very small pieces.
You can use '蒜蓉' to make a sweet dessert.
'蒜蓉' (minced garlic) is used in savory dishes, not sweet desserts.
'蒜蓉' is usually added to food to give it a strong flavor.
Minced garlic (蒜蓉) is known for its strong flavor and is often added to food for this purpose.
If a dish has '蒜蓉', it means it contains whole garlic cloves.
'蒜蓉' specifically means minced garlic, not whole garlic cloves.
You are at a Chinese restaurant. You want to order a dish with minced garlic. How would you tell the waiter what you want?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我想点一个有蒜蓉的菜 (Wǒ xiǎng diǎn yīgè yǒu suànróng de cài.) - I want to order a dish with minced garlic.
You are cooking at home and realize you need minced garlic. How would you tell your friend you need to buy some minced garlic?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我需要买一些蒜蓉 (Wǒ xūyào mǎi yīxiē suànróng.) - I need to buy some minced garlic.
You are describing your favorite dish to a friend. This dish uses minced garlic. How would you incorporate 'minced garlic' into your description?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
这道菜有蒜蓉，非常好吃 (Zhè dào cài yǒu suànróng, fēicháng hào chī.) - This dish has minced garlic, it's very delicious.
Based on the passage, what is '蒜蓉西兰花' (suànróng xīlánhuā)?
Read this passage:
菜单上写着：蒜蓉西兰花。 (Càidān shàng xiězhe: Suànróng xīlánhuā.) 这是一道很受欢迎的菜。 (Zhè shì yī dào hěn shòu huānyíng de cài.)
Based on the passage, what is '蒜蓉西兰花' (suànróng xīlánhuā)?
The passage literally translates to 'The menu says: minced garlic broccoli. This is a very popular dish.'
The passage literally translates to 'The menu says: minced garlic broccoli. This is a very popular dish.'
What does '妈妈问我：你想吃蒜蓉吗？' (Māmā wèn wǒ: Nǐ xiǎng chī suànróng ma?) mean?
Read this passage:
妈妈问我：你想吃蒜蓉吗？ (Māmā wèn wǒ: Nǐ xiǎng chī suànróng ma?) 我说：想！ (Wǒ shuō: Xiǎng!)
What does '妈妈问我：你想吃蒜蓉吗？' (Māmā wèn wǒ: Nǐ xiǎng chī suànróng ma?) mean?
The sentence translates to 'Mom asked me: Do you want to eat minced garlic?' The response '想' (xiǎng) means 'yes, I do'.
The sentence translates to 'Mom asked me: Do you want to eat minced garlic?' The response '想' (xiǎng) means 'yes, I do'.
Why is the taste of the dish a bit bland?
Read this passage:
这个菜没有蒜蓉。 (Zhège cài méiyǒu suànróng.) 所以味道有点淡。 (Suǒyǐ wèidào yǒudiǎn dàn.)
Why is the taste of the dish a bit bland?
The passage translates to 'This dish does not have minced garlic. Therefore, the taste is a bit bland.'
The passage translates to 'This dish does not have minced garlic. Therefore, the taste is a bit bland.'
我喜欢用___炒菜。(Wǒ xǐhuān yòng ___ chǎocài.) - I like to use minced garlic to stir-fry dishes.
The sentence is about using an ingredient to stir-fry, and 'minced garlic' (蒜蓉) fits the context.
这道菜里有___吗？(Zhè dào cài lǐ yǒu ___ ma?) - Is there minced garlic in this dish?
The question asks if a specific ingredient is in the dish, and 'minced garlic' (蒜蓉) is a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
请给我一些___酱。(Qǐng gěi wǒ yīxiē ___ jiàng.) - Please give me some minced garlic sauce.
The sentence is a request for a type of sauce. 'Minced garlic sauce' (蒜蓉酱) is a common condiment.
他做饭的时候总是放很多___。(Tā zuòfàn de shíhou zǒngshì fàng hěn duō ___.) - He always puts a lot of minced garlic when he cooks.
The context is about cooking, and 'minced garlic' (蒜蓉) is an ingredient.
这种面条配上___味道很好。(Zhè zhǒng miàntiáo pèi shàng ___ wèidào hěn hǎo.) - These noodles taste great with minced garlic.
The sentence describes a food pairing, and 'minced garlic' (蒜蓉) is a common addition to noodles.
你知道怎么做___扇贝吗？(Nǐ zhīdào zěnme zuò ___ shànbèi ma?) - Do you know how to make minced garlic scallops?
The question is about a dish, 'minced garlic scallops' (蒜蓉扇贝) is a popular dish.
Which of these dishes often uses 蒜蓉 (suàn róng)?
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) specifically means minced garlic, which is a common ingredient in dishes like 'broccoli with minced garlic'.
If you want to add minced garlic to your food, what would you ask for?
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) is the correct term for minced garlic.
Which of the following describes the texture of 蒜蓉 (suàn róng)?
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) refers to garlic that has been minced, meaning it is finely chopped or crushed.
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) is a type of fruit.
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) is minced garlic, which is a vegetable, not a fruit.
You can use 蒜蓉 (suàn róng) to add a strong garlic flavor to your cooking.
Yes, 蒜蓉 (suàn róng) is used specifically to impart a strong garlic flavor to dishes.
The character '蒜' in 蒜蓉 (suàn róng) means 'rice'.
The character '蒜' (suàn) means 'garlic', while '米' (mǐ) means 'rice'.
We need some minced garlic for this dish.
Minced garlic is an important seasoning in many Chinese dishes.
Please give me a spoon of minced garlic.
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我喜欢吃蒜蓉茄子。
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这道菜里有蒜蓉吗？
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多放一点蒜蓉会更好吃。
Focus: duō fàng yī diǎn suàn róng huì gèng hǎo chī
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This sentence means 'I like to add minced garlic when cooking.' The standard word order in Chinese is Subject-Verb-Object, with adverbs (like 'when cooking') usually coming before the verb.
This sentence translates to 'This dish has a minced garlic flavor.' '这个菜' (this dish) is the subject, '有' (has) is the verb, and '蒜蓉味道' (minced garlic flavor) is the object.
This means 'She wants to buy some minced garlic.' '她' (she) is the subject, '想买' (wants to buy) is the verb phrase, and '一点蒜蓉' (some minced garlic) is the object.
她喜欢用___炒蔬菜。
这句话的意思是“她喜欢用___炒蔬菜”。根据上下文，'炒蔬菜'（sauté vegetables）通常会用到'蒜蓉'（minced garlic）来提味。
这道菜的秘诀是加入大量的___。
这句话的意思是“这道菜的秘诀是加入大量的___”。在许多中式菜肴中，'蒜蓉'（minced garlic）是增加风味的关键秘诀。
请给我一碗___西兰花。
这句话的意思是“请给我一碗___西兰花”。在餐厅点菜时，'蒜蓉'（minced garlic）常用于描述菜肴的烹饪方式或调味方式，例如“蒜蓉西兰花” (broccoli with minced garlic)。
做烧烤时，别忘了准备一些___酱。
这句话的意思是“做烧烤时，别忘了准备一些___酱”。'蒜蓉酱'（minced garlic sauce）是烧烤时常用的调味料，能增加风味。
他不喜欢___的味道，所以做菜时不放。
这句话的意思是“他不喜欢___的味道，所以做菜时不放”。'蒜蓉'（minced garlic）的味道比较浓烈，有些人可能不喜欢。
这个饭馆的___扇贝很有名。
这句话的意思是“这个饭馆的___扇贝很有名”。'蒜蓉扇贝'（scallops with minced garlic）是一道非常受欢迎的中式海鲜菜。
Choose the correct ingredient to make garlic bread.
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) means minced garlic, which is a key ingredient for garlic bread. The other options are soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, respectively.
Which of these dishes is most likely to use 蒜蓉 (suàn róng)?
清蒸鱼 (qīng zhēng yú) often uses minced garlic for flavor. The other dishes typically don't feature minced garlic as a prominent ingredient.
If a recipe asks for 'minced garlic', what Chinese term should you look for?
姜末 (jiāng mò) is minced ginger, 葱花 (cōng huā) is chopped scallions, and 辣椒 (là jiāo) is chili pepper. 蒜蓉 (suàn róng) specifically means minced garlic.
你可以用蒜蓉来做甜点。 (You can use minced garlic to make dessert.)
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) is a savory ingredient and is not typically used in desserts.
蒜蓉在很多中国菜中都是常见的调料。 (Minced garlic is a common seasoning in many Chinese dishes.)
蒜蓉 (suàn róng) is indeed a very common and versatile seasoning in Chinese cuisine.
如果你没有新鲜的大蒜，你可以用蒜蓉酱代替。 (If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use garlic paste instead.)
蒜蓉酱 (suàn róng jiàng), or garlic paste, is a common substitute for fresh minced garlic in cooking.
Listen for 'minced garlic' in the question.
Listen for 'minced garlic sauce'.
Listen for 'minced garlic oysters'.
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蒜蓉炒西兰花很好吃。
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这道菜需要放蒜蓉。
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你喜欢蒜蓉的味道吗？
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The dish has a strong garlic flavor.
Someone likes cooking shrimp with garlic and chili.
A server is asking about a dish.
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蒜蓉面包是我的最爱，你尝过吗？
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做蒜蓉西兰花的时候，蒜蓉要最后放才不会焦。
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这份蒜蓉生蚝味道真不错，很新鲜。
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This order correctly translates to 'Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.'
This order correctly translates to 'Minced garlic is the soul of this dish.'
This order correctly translates to 'Marinating with minced garlic will make the taste even better.'
这道菜的美味秘诀在于新鲜的___。
这句话说的是这道菜的美味秘诀在于新鲜的 '某种食材'。根据上下文，'蒜蓉'（minced garlic）是最合理的选择，因为蒜蓉在许多菜肴中都是重要的调味品。
为了增添风味，厨师在烹饪前特意准备了大量的___。
这句话描述厨师为了增添风味准备了 '某种配料'。蒜蓉是常见的增香配料，与上下文相符。
她小心翼翼地将___涂抹在烤面包片上，香气扑鼻。
这句话说她把 '某种调料' 涂抹在烤面包片上，并且香气扑鼻。蒜蓉酱或蒜蓉与面包搭配非常美味。
炒青菜时，加入少许___能有效提升菜肴的口感和香气。
炒青菜时加入蒜蓉是常见的做法，可以提升菜肴的口感和香气，符合语境。
这道烤生蚝的特色是上面铺满了金黄的___。
烤生蚝通常会搭配蒜蓉，使之呈现金黄色泽并增添风味，符合描述。
在制作凉拌黄瓜时，___是不可或缺的调料，能带来独特的清爽风味。
凉拌黄瓜中加入蒜蓉是传统做法，能为其带来独特的清爽风味，是不可或缺的调料。
This dish's secret lies in fresh minced garlic and perfect heat control.
The restaurant's specialty is steamed scallops with minced garlic, which is delicious and popular among customers.
To make authentic minced garlic sauce, you need to select high-quality garlic and finely chop it.
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请你用“蒜蓉”描述一道你最喜欢的菜。
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如果你在厨房里，你会如何准备蒜蓉？请详细说明。
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在你的日常饮食中，蒜蓉通常出现在哪些菜肴里？
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为了达到最佳风味，主厨建议在烹饪前将大蒜切成___，而不是直接切碎。
这里的语境强调的是精细的蒜末，以达到最佳风味，'蒜蓉'最符合。
这道菜的秘诀在于加入了大量新鲜的___，提升了整体的香气和口感。
句子中提到“提升了整体的香气和口感”，通常指将大蒜捣碎或切碎成泥状，以更好地释放其风味。
虽然他厨艺不精，但他知道用___炒菜能有效去腥增香。
在中华料理中，'蒜蓉'常用于去腥增香，符合句意。
她小心翼翼地将___抹在烤好的面包片上，香气四溢。
“蒜蓉抹在烤好的面包片上”是制作蒜蓉面包的常见做法，因此'蒜蓉'是最佳选择。
为了让饺子馅更加入味，奶奶总是会在肉馅中加入适量的___和姜末。
'蒜蓉'和姜末是饺子馅中常用的调料，可以增加风味。
制作凉拌菜时，___是不可或缺的灵魂调料，能瞬间提升菜品的风味。
在凉拌菜中，'蒜蓉'是增添风味的关键调料，符合“灵魂调料”的描述。
The secret to this dish lies in the fresh minced garlic and the perfect cooking temperature.
He only used minced garlic and a little salt to marinate the chicken, but the taste was surprisingly good.
Please mix this minced garlic with chili sauce to make a dipping sauce.
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蒜蓉是很多中式菜肴不可或缺的调味品，它的香气能提升整道菜的层次。
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为了让蒜蓉的香味充分释放，我通常会在热油中爆香它。
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虽然蒜蓉的味道很浓郁，但它对健康有很多益处。
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Focus on the characters
Remember that 蒜 means garlic and 蓉 means a finely chopped or mashed ingredient. This will help you understand other related words.
Listen for the pronunciation
The 'suàn' in 蒜 is a fourth tone, and 'róng' in 蓉 is a second tone. Practice saying them together: suànróng.
Common usage in cooking
You'll often see 蒜蓉 in dish names like 蒜蓉西兰花 (suànróng xīlánhuā) – broccoli with minced garlic.
Different from garlic cloves
Don't confuse 蒜蓉 (minced garlic) with 大蒜 (dàsuàn), which refers to a whole garlic head or a garlic clove.
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