味精 wèijīng monosodium glutamate (MSG)
How to remember 味精: 味 taste + 精 essence = monosodium glutamate (MSG).
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How it is used
- MSG (monosodium glutamate), the seasoning - 多放点味精 (duō fàng diǎn wèijīng) add a bit more MSG.
- Everyday kitchen word; often contrasted with 鸡精 (jījīng, chicken bouillon powder) as flavor enhancers.