豉 (shì) - Fermented or salted beans, especially referring to fermented

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豉 · shì

Fermented or salted beans, especially referring to fermented black beans used in Chinese cooking.

Fermented or salted beans, especially referring to fermented

Usage highlights

Fermented black beansBlack bean sauceSalted black beansFermented soybeanBlack bean chickenBean paste

Synonyms

  • 豆豉— Fermented black beans (the most common form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Black bean sauce is made from fermented beans (豆豉).
  • This dish uses fermented black beans (黑豆豉) for flavor.
  • Salted black beans (咸豆豉) are a common ingredient.
  • Fermented soybean (发酵豆豉) is used in many Asian cuisines.

Collocations

  • Fermented black beans(豆豉)
  • Black bean sauce(豉油)
  • Salted black beans(咸豆豉)
  • Fermented soybean(发酵豆豉)
  • Black bean chicken(豉油鸡)
  • Bean paste(豆豉酱)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms containing 豉 are commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fermented beans have been used in Chinese cuisine for over 2,000 years, dating back to the Han dynasty.
  • 豆豉 (douchi) is considered one of the essential fermented foods in Chinese culinary tradition.
  • The character 豉 specifically refers to the fermented bean product, distinct from other bean preparations.

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