烤全羊

kǎoquányáng

noun

Measure Word

一只烤全羊 zhī

Meanings

1 whole roast lamb
2 whole-roasted sheep

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

我们点了一只烤全羊招待客人。

Wǒmen diǎn le yī zhī kǎoquányáng zhāodài kèrén.

We ordered a whole roast lamb to entertain the guests.

HSK 7-9

新疆的烤全羊非常有名。

Xīnjiāng de kǎoquányáng fēicháng yǒumíng.

Xinjiang's whole roast lamb is very famous.

Tips

culture

A signature dish of Xinjiang Uyghur and Inner Mongolian cuisine, traditionally roasted in a clay pit (馕坑) and reserved for celebrations, weddings, and honored guests. Often presented at the table whole, with ceremony.

Stroke Order

烤 kǎo

全 quán

羊 yáng