陈皮

陳皮

chénpí

noun #31,364

Measure Word

一片陈皮 piàn

Meanings

1 dried tangerine peel

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

这道菜加了陈皮，很香。

Zhè dào cài jiā le chénpí, hěn xiāng.

This dish has dried tangerine peel added, which makes it very fragrant.

HSK 5

陈皮有助于消化。

Chénpí yǒuzhùyú xiāohuà.

Dried tangerine peel helps with digestion.

Tips

culture

陈 literally means 'aged' - the peel is valued more as it ages, and Xinhui 新会陈皮 from Guangdong can sell for premium prices after 10+ years of aging. Used in TCM to 理气 (regulate qi) and in Cantonese cooking for depth of flavor.

Stroke Order

陈 chén

皮 pí