八角

八角

"八角" means "star anise," a spice derived from the dried fruit of an Asian evergreen tree.

Here, 八角 refers to the spice "star anise," emphasizing its culinary usage.

八角是一种常用的香料，常用于炖煮肉类佳肴。

Star anise is a common spice often used in stewing meat dishes.

In this sentence, 八角 describes the "octagonal" shape of the cup, focusing on geometric form.

这杯子是八角形状的，设计很独特。

This cup is octagonal in shape; the design is very unique.

Here, 八角 is used as a proper noun, the name of a specific location, "Bajiao Village".

他住的房间在八角村的一隅，环境十分安静。

His room is located in a corner of Bajiao Village, and the environment is very tranquil.