How to Say ‘Braised pork’ in Simplified Chinese
红烧肉
hóng shāo ròu
[hóngshāo ròu]
💬 Usage Tip: In food names, [烧] often means a cooking method, not just 'burn.' You'll see it in other dishes too, like [红烧鱼] for fish cooked in the same braised style.
Phrase Breakdown
红烧肉
hóng shāo ròu
[hóngshāo ròu]
braised pork
A dish made with pork belly, slow-cooked with soy sauce and sugar which gives it a rich, sweet flavor.
我外婆做的红烧肉非常好吃。
The braised pork my grandma makes is very delicious.
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