虾籽

蝦籽

xiāzǐ

noun

Measure Word

一包虾籽 bāo

Meanings

1 shrimp roe
2 dried shrimp eggs (used as seasoning)

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

虾籽酱油又鲜又香。

Xiāzǐ jiàngyóu yòu xiān yòu xiāng.

Shrimp-roe soy sauce is both umami and fragrant.

HSK 7-9

上海人喜欢用虾籽烧酱油拌面。

Shànghǎi rén xǐhuān yòng xiāzǐ shāo jiàngyóu bàn miàn.

Shanghainese love shrimp-roe soy-sauce mixed noodles.

Tips

culture

A Jiangnan (江南) flavor essential. Dried shrimp roe is simmered into soy sauce to make 虾籽酱油, the signature dressing of Shanghai 葱油拌面 and cold dishes.

Stroke Order

虾 xiā

籽 zǐ