char siu
UK/ˌt͡ʃɑː ˈʃuː/
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Hong Kong/t͡ʃɑ siu̯/
char siu noun: a style of preparation of barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine, typically using honey and spices.
Noun
char siu (uncountable)
- A style of preparation of barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine, typically using honey and spices.
- We settled on cumin-spiced lamb buns, Moreton Bay bug crystal dumplings and the char siu Ōra King salmon fillet.2021 February, The Road Ahead, Brisbane, page 37, column 1
- Synonyms:
- barbecue pork, BBQ pork
char siu meaning in Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese
char siu in Indonesian
- style of preparation of barbecued pork
- babi panggang merah
char siu in Thai
- style of preparation of barbecued pork
- หมูแดง mǔu-dɛɛng
char siu in Vietnamese
- style of preparation of barbecued pork
- xá xíu
Synonyms of char siu
- barbecue pork
- BBQ pork
Forms of char siu
| alternative form | char siew |
|---|---|
| alternative form | char xiu |
| alternative form | cha shao |
| alternative form | cha su |
| alternative form | chasu |
Origin of char siu
From Cantonese 叉燒／叉烧 (caa¹ siu¹, “fork roast”).
Questions about char siu
- What does char siu mean?
- Char siu means a style of preparation of barbecued pork in Cantonese cuisine, typically using honey and spices.
- What is char siu in Indonesian?
- Char siu in Indonesian is babi panggang merah. See Char siu meaning in Indonesian.
- What part of speech is char siu?
- Char siu is a noun.
- How do you pronounce char siu?
- Char siu is pronounced /ˌt͡ʃɑː ˈʃuː/ (UK).
Words near char siu in the dictionary
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