琼脂

瓊脂

qióngzhī

noun

Meanings

1 agar
2 agar-agar (gelling agent extracted from seaweed)

Characters

fine jade; (figuratively) translucent

fat, grease; gel

Examples

做果冻可以用琼脂代替明胶。

Zuò guǒdòng kěyǐ yòng qióngzhī dàitì míngjiāo.

When making jelly you can use agar instead of gelatin.

实验室用琼脂培养细菌。

Shíyànshì yòng qióngzhī péiyǎng xìjūn.

Labs use agar to culture bacteria.

Tips

memory

琼 originally means 'fine jade' — a poetic name for a clear gel. 脂 means 'fat / grease'. Together: 'jade-like gel'. Useful to remember it sets firmer than gelatin and is plant-based, so vegetarian-friendly.

Stroke Order

琼 qióng

脂 zhī