陈皮

陳皮

chénpí

noun #31,364

Measure Word

一片陈皮 piàn

Meanings

1 dried tangerine peel (used in cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine)

Characters

Examples

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.

陈皮有助于消化。

Chénpí yǒuzhù yú 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