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Meaning of char siu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌt͡ʃɑː ˈʃuː/

Definitions

A style of preparation of barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine, typically using honey and spices.

uncountable

Equivalents

한국어 차슈
Nederlands tja sieuw
Русский чаша́о
ไทย หมูแดง
Tiếng Việt xá xíu

Examples

“We settled on cumin-spiced lamb buns, Moreton Bay bug crystal dumplings and the char siu Ōra King salmon fillet.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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