猪肝 (zhūgān) · pork liver, pig liver

Measure Word

一块猪肝 kuài

Meanings

1 pork liver
2 pig liver

About the ingredient

Smooth and dark red, with a strong, iron-like taste. Sliced thin and cooked fast, stir-fried or scalded in soup and congee; cooked too long it turns tough and grainy.

Also called 猪润

Used in 7 dishes

Characters

Examples

HSK 4

我不太喜欢猪肝的味道。

Wǒ bú tài xǐhuan zhūgān de wèidào.

I don't really like the taste of pork liver.

HSK 7-9

猪肝富含铁质，对贫血有帮助。

Zhūgān fùhán tiě zhì, duì pínxuè yǒu bāngzhù.

Pork liver is rich in iron and helps with anemia.

Tips

culture

猪肝 is a common Chinese ingredient, widely believed to "nourish blood" (补血) thanks to its high iron content. Classic dishes include 猪肝汤 (pork liver soup) and 猪肝粥 (pork liver congee), often recommended for postpartum mothers and anemic patients.