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Spicy crawfish (麻辣小龙虾) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Spicy crawfish

Chinese:麻辣小龙虾

Type:Daily Life / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A popular Chinese late-night snack with crawfish stir-fried with chili, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic and spices, numbing-spicy and addictive.

中文:
国民网红夜宵小吃,将小龙虾搭配辣椒、花椒、蒜、香料爆炒,麻辣鲜香、越吃越上瘾。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Spicy crawfish originated from Xuyi, Jiangsu Province and became popular in night markets across China in the 21st century. It is the most representative late-night snack in China, especially popular in summer. The numbing-spicy flavor makes it a must-have for gatherings.🦞

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
A: "What's the most popular Chinese late-night snack?" B: "Spicy crawfish is No.1."

A:"最火的中式夜宵是什么?" B:"麻辣小龙虾第一名。"
📌 Example 2
A: "I ate spicy crawfish with friends last night." B: "It's the best gathering food."

A:"昨晚我和朋友吃了麻辣小龙虾。" B:"最佳聚会美食。"
📌 Example 3
A: "Is spicy crawfish super numbing and spicy?" B: "Yes, that's its unique charm."

A:"麻辣小龙虾超麻超辣吗?" B:"是的,这是它的独特魅力。"
📌 Example 4
A: "Summer is the season for spicy crawfish." B: "Every night market sells it in summer."

A:"夏天是吃麻辣小龙虾的季节。" B:"夏天每个夜市都卖。"
📌 Example 5
A: "Spicy crawfish goes well with cold beer." B: "The perfect match for summer nights."

A:"麻辣小龙虾配冰啤酒。" B:"夏夜完美搭配。"
📌 Example 6
A: "I can eat a big plate of spicy crawfish." B: "It's so addictive you can't stop."

A:"我能吃一大盘麻辣小龙虾。" B:"太上瘾停不下来。"
📌 Example 7
A: "What spices are in spicy crawfish?" B: "Chili, Sichuan peppercorns and garlic."

A:"麻辣小龙虾用什么香料?" B:"辣椒、花椒和大蒜。"
📌 Example 8
A: "Foreigners also love spicy crawfish." B: "It's a world-famous Chinese snack now."

A:"外国人也爱吃麻辣小龙虾。" B:"现在是世界级中式小吃。"

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✍️ By Chinglish Lab Team · 📅 May 8, 2026
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