How to Say ‘Shumai’ in Simplified Chinese
烧麦
💬 Usage Tip: [烧麦] have open tops, like small baskets of deliciousness.
🇨🇳 In China: A type of dim sum, originally from the northern regions of China.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
烧
[shāo]
to burn
In culinary context, refers to cooking with heat, often involving a char or roast.
烤肉需要好好烧。
Roasted meat needs to be well cooked.
麦
[mài]
wheat
A cereal grain, often ground into flour for cooking various dishes including pastries and noodles.
麦子是主要的粮食作物。
Wheat is a major food crop.
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