Chinese

kǎo
Meaning: to roast; to bake; to barbecue; to toast
Part of Speech: Verb

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烤

Example sentences

We are barbecuing in the yard.
這些麵包都是現烤的。
这些面包都是现烤的。
These breads are all freshly baked.
肉被烤焦了。
The meat was burnt.
我們在海邊餐廳點了一盤新鮮的烤蝦。
我们在海边餐厅点了一盘新鲜的烤虾。
We ordered a plate of fresh grilled shrimp at the seaside restaurant.
媽媽用麵粉烤了好吃的蛋糕。
妈妈用面粉烤了好吃的蛋糕。
Mom baked a delicious cake using flour.
冬天吃烤紅薯特別溫暖。
冬天吃烤红薯特别温暖。
Eating roasted sweet potatoes in winter is especially warm.
熾熱的烈日烤著大地。
炽热的烈日烤著大地。
The blazing sun bakes the earth.
烤香腸是夜市裡受歡迎的小吃。
烤香肠是夜市里受欢迎的小吃。
Grilled sausages are a popular snack at night markets.
這家餐廳的烤鮭魚非常鮮美。
这家餐厅的烤鲑鱼非常鲜美。
The grilled salmon at this restaurant is very delicious.
麵包烤糊了。
面包烤糊了。
The bread is burnt.

Usage Notes

Refers to cooking food by exposing it to direct heat or baking it in an oven.

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