百里香

bǎilǐxiāng

noun

Meanings

1 thyme (the herb)
2 Thymus vulgaris

Characters

li (Chinese mile)

Examples

烤鸡的时候撒一点百里香提味。

Kǎojī de shíhou sǎ yīdiǎn bǎilǐxiāng tí wèi.

When roasting chicken, sprinkle a little thyme to enhance the flavor.

阳台上种了一盆百里香。

Yángtái shàng zhòng le yī pén bǎilǐxiāng.

I planted a pot of thyme on the balcony.

Tips

memory

Literally 'hundred-mile fragrance' — a poetic Chinese name evoking how far the herb's aroma can travel. The name doubles as a built-in mnemonic for the herb's strong, carrying scent.

Stroke Order

百 bǎi

里 lǐ

香 xiāng