佐料

zuǒliào

noun HSK 7 #23,443

Meanings

1 condiment; seasoning
2 flavoring

Characters

to assist; to supplement

material; ingredient

Literally 'assisting ingredient' — something added to support the main flavors.

Examples

做菜的时候别忘了放佐料。

Zuòcài de shíhou bié wàng le fàng zuǒliào.

Don't forget to add seasoning when cooking.

火锅的佐料可以自己调配。

Huǒguō de zuǒliào kěyǐ zìjǐ tiáopèi.

You can mix your own dipping sauce for hotpot.

Tips

usage

佐料 and 调料 (tiáoliào) both mean 'seasoning,' but 佐料 is more common in southern China and often refers specifically to dipping sauces or side condiments, while 调料 is more general and northern.

Stroke Order

佐 zuǒ

料 liào