偏辣

piānlà

phrase

Meanings

1 on the spicy side
2 leaning spicy

Characters

leaning; inclining toward

Examples

这家湘菜馆口味偏辣，不吃辣的慎点。

Zhèjiā Xiāngcài guǎn kǒuwèi piānlà, bù chī là de shèn diǎn.

This Hunan place leans spicy — order carefully if you don't do chili.

菜偏辣，给我一杯酸奶解辣。

Cài piānlà, gěi wǒ yī bēi suānnǎi jiě là.

The dish is on the spicy side — bring me a yogurt to cool it down.

Tips

usage

偏辣 is a description, not a complaint — a friend warning you about a restaurant, or a menu describing its style. When something is unbearably spicy, use 太辣.

Stroke Order

偏 piān

辣 là