How to Say ‘Cooking method’ in Simplified Chinese
烹饪方式
💬 Usage Tip: A key term for querying cooking preferences in a restaurant.
🇨🇳 In China: Different regions in China may specialize in various [烹饪方式] like steaming, frying, or braising.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
烹饪
[pēng rèn]
to cook; cooking
In 烹饪方式, 烹饪 means “cooking” (the action/process).
你们这道虾的烹饪方式是什么？
What is the cooking method for your shrimp dish?
方式
[fāng shì]
method; way
In food ordering, 方式 points to how a dish is prepared (fried, steamed, braised, etc.).
我想换一种方式，比如清蒸。
I’d like to change to another method, like steaming.
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