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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

日本語 チャーシュー 焼き豚
ខ្មែរ ឆាស៊ីវ
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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See also

char siu bao char-à-banc chara charabanc charabancer charaben

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