味精

• 병음: wèi jīng
• 한자 분석: 味 = 口 + 未 (taste, flavor sensation); 精 = 米 + 青 (refined essence)

뜻

MSG(글루탐산나트륨)

Widely used in Chinese cuisine and the food manufacturing industry. Health debates around MSG have led to reduced usage in some households and restaurants, with 鸡精 (chicken-flavored seasoning) becoming a popular alternative. Often listed on food labels as a regulated additive.

예문

1. 这道汤不需要加味精，食材本身已经非常鲜美。
2. 许多家庭已经改用鸡精来代替传统味精。
3. 食品标签上清楚地标注了含有味精的成分。

사용 가이드

맥락: cooking, food, daily life

어조: neutral

올바른 표현

• 炒菜时适量加一点味精，可以显著提升整道菜的鲜味。(Adding a small amount of MSG when stir-frying can significantly enhance the overall umami flavor of the dish.)
• 越来越多的餐厅宣称不添加味精，以吸引注重健康的消费者。(More and more restaurants now claim to be MSG-free in order to attract health-conscious consumers.)

피해야 할 표현

• 我不喜欢吃味精的菜 — say 我不喜欢加味精的菜 or 我不喜欢放味精的菜; 吃味精 sounds like eating MSG directly rather than eating food seasoned with it

기원과 역사

味 (taste, flavor) + 精 (essence, refined substance) — the refined essence of flavor

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal