狗肉 (gǒuròu) · dog meat

Meanings

1 dog meat

About the ingredient

Eaten in some areas, such as parts of Guangxi, Guizhou and Jiangsu and among Korean Chinese in Yanbian, usually stewed or in hotpot. Shenzhen and Zhuhai ban it, and many people will not eat it.

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狗肉在中国某些地区被视为美食。

Gǒuròu zài Zhōngguó mǒuxiē dìqū bèi shìwéi měishí.

Dog meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of China.

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挂羊头卖狗肉是一句常用的成语。

Guà yángtóu mài gǒuròu shì yí jù chángyòng de chéngyǔ.

'Hang a sheep's head while selling dog meat' is a commonly used idiom.

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culture

狗肉 is a highly contested topic in modern China. The annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival (玉林狗肉节) draws international attention and domestic debate. Attitudes toward eating dog meat vary significantly by region and generation.