食谱

食谱 (shípǔ) means a recipe or a cookbook. It refers to a collection of instructions for preparing dishes, often including ingredients and step-by-step guidance.

The character 食 (shí) means 'to eat' or 'food,' while 谱 (pǔ) means 'score' or 'book.' Together, they form a term that literally translates to 'food score' or 'food book,' suggesting a structured guide for cooking.

食谱 is commonly used in both written and spoken contexts, especially when discussing cooking methods, traditional dishes, or meal planning. In Chinese culture, sharing recipes is an important way of passing down culinary knowledge and family traditions.