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椒鹽

简椒盐 · 繁椒鹽

Mandarin · pinyin jiāo yán

seasoning mix of Sichuan pepper powder and salt

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椒: jiāo · pepper, spices
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盐: yán · salt

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1–2 · jiao1 yan2

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ziu1 jim4

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noun

condiment made of roast prickly ash and salt; spiced salt

adj

(Sichuanese) (accent) not authentic

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