Chinese
hóngshāo
Meaning: to braise in soy sauce
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這道紅燒牛肉味道非常鮮美。
这道红烧牛肉味道非常鲜美。
This braised beef is very delicious.
媽媽今晚要做紅燒茄子,那是我最喜歡的菜。
Mom is going to make braised eggplant tonight; that's my favorite dish.
媽媽最拿手的菜是紅燒肉。
My mom's specialty dish is braised pork belly.
這道紅燒肉燜了很久,非常入味。
This braised pork has been simmered for a long time and is very flavorful.

Usage Notes

A cooking method involving lightly frying food and then braising it in soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings.

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