盐 (yán) — how to say "salt" in Chinese

Measure word: 粒 (lì)

Salt

Radicals / Keys

Dish

#108 · mǐn · 5 strokes

Examples

炒菜的时候放一点可以增加食物的味道,但不要放太多。

Adding a little salt when stir-frying can enhance the flavor of the food, but don't add too much.

Add salt.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "salt" in Chinese?

"salt" in Chinese is 盐 (yán).

What does 盐 mean in English?

盐 (yán) means "Salt".

How is 盐 pronounced?

It is pronounced yán (written as yan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "salt" in Chinese characters?

It is written 盐.

What HSK level is 盐?

盐 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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