Definition

Examples

• 炖肉的时候放几颗八角，味道特别香。
  Dùn ròu de shíhou fàng jǐ kē bā jiǎo, wèidào tèbié xiāng.
  Add a few star anise when braising meat — the flavor is especially fragrant.
• 这个建筑的底座是八角形的。
  Zhège jiànzhù de dǐzuò shì bā jiǎo xíng de.
  The base of this building is octagonal in shape.
• 我在超市买了一包八角，准备做卤菜。
  Wǒ zài chāoshì mǎi le yì bāo bā jiǎo, zhǔnbèi zuò lǔcài.
  I bought a pack of star anise at the supermarket, planning to make braised dishes.