🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

中国菜

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Zhōngguó cài

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chinese Cuisine/ˈtʃaɪ.niːz kwɪˈziːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"中国菜以其丰富的口味而闻名。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The traditional and contemporary cooking styles, dishes, and culinary practices originating from China.

    "Many people enjoy exploring the rich flavors and techniques of Chinese cuisine."
  2. 2

    A style of cooking characterized by the use of various ingredients, spices, and cooking methods unique to Chinese culture.

    "Dim sum is a popular aspect of Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed during brunch."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Chinese cuisine' originates from the English language, combining 'Chinese' from Middle English 'Chinise', derived from Old French 'Chinois', which in turn comes from Latin 'Sinae', referring to China. 'Cuisine' comes from the Latin 'coquina', meaning kitchen, evolving through Old French to denote a style of cooking.

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