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licorice root

甘草
gān cǎo
g+ān·1st tonec+ǎo·3rd tone
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I like to add a couple pods of star anise when cooking rice. It has a slightly sweet flavor and a licorice-like fragrance.
我喜欢煮饭时加几粒八角。它带有淡淡的甜味和類似甘草的香气。
The cough syrup has a licorice flavoring.
咳嗽糖浆有股甘草的味道。
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