How to Say ‘Hot pot’ in Simplified Chinese
火锅
💬 Usage Tip: [火锅] literally means 'fire pot'. It's a fun dining experience.
🇨🇳 In China: Popular for communal dining, especially in colder months. You cook raw ingredients in a simmering pot of broth.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
火锅
[huǒ guō]
hotpot
A communal meal where participants cook a variety of ingredients in a simmering pot, often divided into spicy and non-spicy sections.
冬天和朋友一起吃火锅很暖和。
Eating hotpot with friends in winter is very warming.
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