Definition
香草 literally means 'fragrant herb' and commonly refers to vanilla (the plant and the flavor). In a broader sense it can also cover other aromatic herbs like mint or basil, but in everyday food contexts it almost always means vanilla.
n.
vanilla (the plant, bean, or flavor)aromatic herbherb
Examples
- 。Wǒ xǐhuan chī xiāng cǎo bīngqílín.I like eating vanilla ice cream.
- 香草。Zhège dàngāo jiā le xiāng cǎo jīng.This cake has added vanilla extract.
- 香草。Zhè zhǒng xiāng cǎo kěyǐ yòng lái pào chá.This kind of herb can be used to make tea.
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