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How to Say ‘Special spices’ in Traditional Chinese

特製的香料

💬 Usage Tip: Hints at a signature blend.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: These blends reflect regional or individual culinary expressions.

Phrase Breakdown

特製的

specially made

Indicates that something is custom-made or uniquely prepared.

Example

這是特製的蛋糕。

This is a specially made cake.

香料

spice

A substance used to flavor food.

Example

這道菜需要香料。

This dish requires spices.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

特製

[tè zhì]

specially made

Indicates something made specifically or customized for a particular purpose.

Example

這裡有一種特製的香料。

There is a kind of specially made spice here.

[de]

of; 's (pronoun)

A possessive particle, used similarly to 'of' or ''s' in English.

Example

這是主廚特製的香料。

This is the specially made spice by the chef.

香料

[xiāng liào]

spice

A substance used to enhance the flavor of food.

Example

廚房裡有特製的香料。

The kitchen has specially made spices.

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