糖漿 / 糖浆
tángjiāng
The English word syrup is translated into Chinese as 糖漿 / 糖浆 (tángjiāng). If unsure, use 糖漿 / 糖浆. Wiktionary also lists 果子露 (guǒzilù).
Meaning: thick liquid that has a high sugar content (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 糖漿 / 糖浆 | tángjiāng |
| 果子露 | guǒzilù |
Syrup refers to a thick liquid that has a high sugar content.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 糖漿 is composed of 糖 (sugar) and 漿 (syrup/thick liquid).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is tángjiāng.
Did you know?
- While 糖漿 describes the substance, Chinese food menus often use 蜜 meaning 'honey' as a generic prefix for syrup-based glazes, even when no honey is used.
- The word 漿 (jiāng) is also used to describe the 'essence' or 'thick extract' of certain plants in Traditional Chinese Medicine, bridging the gap between cooking and ancient healing.
- In a Chinese pharmacy, the word 糖漿 is often used to describe liquid medicines, such as cough syrups, rather than just food ingredients.
Examples in context
- 你喝奶茶放糖浆吗？Do you add syrup to your milk tea?
- 是的，我喜欢在奶茶里加糖浆。Yes, I like to add syrup to my milk tea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “syrup” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
