辣
椒

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The word "辣椒" is formed by combining the character "辣", which means spicy or pungent, with the character "椒", which denotes pepper or a pungent plant, to create a compound term that specifically refers to chili pepper, directly indicating its key characteristic of spiciness.

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我喜欢吃辣椒。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī làjiāo.

I like to eat chili peppers.

辣椒通常是红色的。

Làjiāo tōngcháng shì hóngsè de.

Chili peppers are usually red.

妈妈用辣椒做菜。

Māma yòng làjiāo zuò cài.

Mom uses chili peppers to cook dishes.

我昨天买了新鲜的辣椒。

Wǒ zuótiān mǎi le xīnxiān de làjiāo.

I bought fresh chili peppers yesterday.

如果你不能吃辣，就不要加辣椒。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù néng chī là, jiù bùyào jiā làjiāo.

If you can't eat spicy food, then don't add chili peppers.

Word Definition - 辣椒

là jiāo hot pepper; chili

Individual Character Details

辣 là, là
椒 jiāo