姜黄

薑黃

jiānghuáng

noun #42,950

Meanings

1 turmeric (Curcuma longa)
2 golden yellow (color)

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

她的衣服是姜黄色的。

Tā de yīfu shì jiānghuáng sè de.

Her clothes are turmeric yellow.

HSK 7-9

咖喱里加了不少姜黄。

Gālí lǐ jiā le bùshǎo jiānghuáng.

Quite a lot of turmeric was added to the curry.

Tips

usage

Two senses: the spice / herb (used in curry, TCM as a blood-moving herb), and the color it gives - a warm golden yellow often written 姜黄色 in fashion and design contexts. Don't confuse with 生姜 (fresh ginger root).

Stroke Order

姜 jiāng

黄 huáng