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Chapter 4.3: Meat Market Language

– Basic Level –

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The Situation

Two elderly Chinese men stroll through a busy 肉市场 (meat market | ròu shìchǎng). They are discussing the various cuts on display.

One points to the 牛肉 (beef | niúròu), “这牛肉看起来很新鲜 (This beef looks very fresh | zhè niúròu kàn qǐlái hěn xīnxiān)”.

His friend nods, “是啊,适合炒菜或者烤 (Yes, perfect for stir-frying or frying | shì a, shìhé chǎocài huòzhě kǎo)”.

They move on to the 羊肉 (lamb | yángròu) section, with the first man suggesting “这个好做火锅 (This is good for hot pot | zhège hǎo zuò huǒguō)”.

As they examine the 肉质 (quality of the meat | ròu zhì), they discuss various ways to 调味 (season | tiáowèi) and 加工 (process | jiāgōng) the meat. The aroma of 烤肉 (grilled meat | kǎoròu) fills the air, whetting their appetites as they continue their walk, remembering old recipes.


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The Sentences

猪肉
猪肉是中餐的常用肉类。
Zhūròu shì zhōngcān de chángyòng ròu lèi.
Pork is a common meat used in Chinese food.
牛肉
牛肉的纹理非常细腻。
Niúròu de wénlǐ fēicháng xìnì.
Beef has a very fine texture.
鸡肉
鸡肉适合煮汤。
Jīròu shìhé zhǔ tāng.
Chicken is good for soups.
羊肉
羊肉富含蛋白质。
Yángròu fù hán dànbáizhí.
Lamb is rich in protein.
鸭肉
鸭肉肉质鲜美。
Yā ròu ròuzhì xiānměi.
Duck meat is succulent.
鱼肉
鱼肉富含Omega-3。
Yúròu fù hán Omega-3.
Fish is rich in Omega-3.
烤肉
烤肉是烧烤中的佳肴。
Kǎoròu shì shāokǎo zhōng de jiāyáo.
Roasted meat is great on the grill.
切片
牛肉切片用于火锅。
Niúròu qiēpiàn yòng yú huǒguō.
Beef slices are used in hot pot.
火锅
冬天吃火锅最暖心。
Dōngtiān chī huǒguō zuì nuǎn xīn.
Hot pot is the warmest in winter.
炒菜
猪肉炒菜很常见。
Zhūròu chǎocài hěn chángjiàn.
Pork stir-fry is common.
鸡肉煮粥很滋补。
Jīròu zhǔ zhōu hěn zībǔ.
Chicken is nourishing when cooked in porridge.
烤羊肉串味道鲜美。
Kǎo yángròu chuàn wèidào xiānměi.
Grilled lamb kebabs are flavorful.
蒸鱼保持了原味。
Zhēng yú bǎochíle yuánwèi.
Steamed fish keeps the original flavor.
半成品
半成品方便快捷。
Bànchéngpǐn fāngbiàn kuàijié.
Semi-finished products are convenient and quick.
新鲜
新鲜的肉质最好。
Xīnxiān de ròuzhì zuì hǎo.
Fresh meat is best.
冷冻
冷冻肉方便储存。
Lěngdòng ròu fāngbiàn chǔcún.
Frozen meat is easy to store.
肉质
这个牛排的肉质非常嫩。
Zhège niúpái de ròuzhì fēicháng nèn.
This steak was very tender.
分量
这个分量刚好够两人吃。
Zhège fènliàng gānghǎo gòu liǎng rén chī.
This portion is just enough for two people.
加工
加工肉制品方便食用。
Jiāgōng ròuzhìpǐn fāngbiàn shíyòng.
Processed meat products are convenient to serve.
调味
烹饪前先调味。
Pēngrèn qián xiān tiáowèi.
Season the meat before cooking.
卖家
卖家提供了多种选择。
Màijiā tígōngle duō zhǒng xuǎnzé.
The seller offers a variety of options.
买家
买家对质量很满意。
Mǎi jiā duì zhí liàng hěn mǎnyì.
The buyer was satisfied with the quality.
重量
这块肉的重量有一公斤。
Zhè kuài ròu de zhòngliàng yǒu yìgōngjīn.
The meat weighed one kilogram.
这是一份适合烤制的牛肉。
Zhè shì yí fèn shìhé kǎo zhì de niúròu.
It was a good portion of beef for roasting.

 

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The Words

猪肉
zhūròu
pork
牛肉
niúròu
beef
鸡肉
jīròu
chicken
羊肉
yángròu
lamb
鸭肉
yāròu
duck
鱼肉
yúròu
fish
烤肉
kǎoròu
barbecue
切片
qiēpiàn
slice
火锅
huǒguō
hot pot
炒菜
chǎocài
stir fry
zhǔ
boil
kǎo
roast
zhēng
steam
半成品
bànchéngpǐn
semi-finished product
新鲜
xīnxiān
fresh
冷冻
lěngdòng
frozen
肉质
ròuzhì
meat quality
分量
fènliàng
portion
加工
jiāgōng
processing
调味
tiáowèi
seasoning
卖家
màijiā
seller
买家
mǎijiā
buyer
重量
zhòngliàng
weight
fèn
portion

 

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