How to Say ‘Peking duck’ in Simplified Chinese
北京烤鸭
💬 Usage Tip: [烤鸭] means 'roast duck'; it’s a famous dish from Beijing.
🇨🇳 In China: Known for its crispy skin, traditionally served with pancakes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
北京
[běi jīng]
Beijing
The capital city of China, known for its rich history and culture.
北京是中国的首都。
Beijing is the capital of China.
烤鸭
[kǎo yā]
roast duck
A famous Chinese dish from Beijing consisting of roasted duck, known for its thin, crispy skin.
北京有名的菜之一是北京烤鸭。
One of Beijing's famous dishes is Peking duck.
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