卤味

滷味

lǔwèi

noun HSK 7

Meanings

1 braised dishes; food cooked in spiced soy sauce marinade

Characters

to braise in soy sauce; marinade

Literally 'braised flavors' — foods slow-cooked in a fragrant soy sauce and spice mixture.

Examples

这家店的卤味特别好吃。

Zhè jiā diàn de lǔwèi tèbié hǎochī.

The braised dishes at this shop are especially delicious.

我买了一些卤味当下酒菜。

Wǒ mǎi le yìxiē lǔwèi dāng xiàjiǔcài.

I bought some braised snacks as drinking food.

Tips

culture

卤味 is one of China's most beloved street foods. 绝味鸭脖 (Juéwèi Yābó) and 周黑鸭 (Zhōu Hēi Yā) are massive chain brands selling spicy braised duck necks and other 卤味 — they're everywhere in China, like Starbucks but for duck necks.

In Pop Culture

绝味鸭脖 Juéwèi Yābó

Juewei Duck Neck

massive Chinese snack chain specializing in spicy braised duck necks and other 卤味

Stroke Order

卤 lǔ

味 wèi