姜黄 (jiānghuáng) · turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Meanings

1 turmeric (Curcuma longa)
2 golden yellow (color)

About the ingredient

调料 Seasonings

The orange-yellow root of a ginger relative, sold mostly dried and ground, with an earthy, slightly bitter taste. It gives curry powder its yellow colour and is used mainly in curries and Southeast Asian dishes.

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

她的衣服是姜黄色的。

Tā de yīfu shì jiānghuáng sè de.

Her clothes are turmeric yellow.

HSK 7-9

咖喱里加了不少姜黄。

Gālí lǐ jiā le bùshǎo jiānghuáng.

Quite a lot of turmeric was added to the curry.

Tips

usage

Two senses: the spice / herb (used in curry, TCM as a blood-moving herb), and the color it gives - a warm golden yellow often written 姜黄色 in fashion and design contexts. Don't confuse with 生姜 (fresh ginger root).