百里香 (bǎilǐxiāng) · thyme (the herb), Thymus vulgaris

Meanings

1 thyme (the herb)
2 Thymus vulgaris

About the ingredient

蔬菜 Vegetables

Thin woody sprigs with tiny leaves and a strong, distinctive smell, sold fresh or dried. A Western kitchen herb, added early to meat, stews and soups so its flavour has time to come out.

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

阳台上种了一盆百里香。

Yángtái shàng zhòng le yì pén bǎilǐxiāng.

I planted a pot of thyme on the balcony.

HSK 6

烤鸡的时候撒一点百里香提味。

Kǎo jī de shíhou sǎ yìdiǎn bǎilǐxiāng tíwèi.

When roasting chicken, sprinkle a little thyme to enhance the flavor.

Tips

memory

Literally 'hundred-mile fragrance' - a poetic Chinese name evoking how far the herb's aroma can travel. The name doubles as a built-in mnemonic for the herb's strong, carrying scent.