jiǎo​wèi​jì

flavoring agent

  1. to correct
    (bound form) to straighten what is curved; to rectify or redress an error; specifically used in 矫枉过正 jiǎo​wǎng​guò​zhèng to describe overcorrecting something
  2. taste
    the physical sensation produced by food in the mouth, such as sweetness or bitterness; flavor
  3. medicinal or chemical preparation
    (bound form) A substance made by mixing ingredients for a specific medical or chemical effect, such as a lotion, catalyst, or disinfectant; often found in words like 药剂 yào​jì