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Barbecue skewer / Chuan (烤串) — Chinglish Slang

📌 Quick Overview | 词条速览

Slang Name:Barbecue skewer / Chuan

Chinese:烤串

Type:Daily Life / Chinglish Slang

🔎 Full Meaning | 完整释义

English:
A popular Chinese street barbecue 🍢, ingredients like meat, vegetables, seafood skewered and grilled, seasoned with cumin and chili, a favorite night snack.

中文:
中国人气街头烧烤🍢,肉类、蔬菜、海鲜等食材串制烤制,撒上孜然、辣椒调味,是国民喜爱的夜宵美食。

📜 Origin & Background | 词源与文化背景

Origin English: Barbecue skewers originated from ancient Chinese barbecue customs, popular in all parts of China, especially in Northeast China and Xinjiang. They have become the most representative Chinese night snack.
Origin Chinese: 烤串起源于中国古代烧烤习俗,风靡中国各地,尤以东北、新疆地区为盛,成为最具代表性的中国夜宵美食。

📖 Example Sentences | 双语实用例句

📌 Example 1
A: "What did you eat at the night market?" B: "We ate a lot of barbecue skewers."

A:"你们在夜市吃了什么?" B:"我们吃了很多烤串。"
📌 Example 2
A: "What's the most classic barbecue skewer?" B: "Lamb barbecue skewers are the classic one."

A:"最经典的烤串是什么?" B:"羊肉烤串是经典款。"
📌 Example 3
A: "What seasonings are needed for barbecue skewers?" B: "Cumin and chili are essential seasonings."

A:"烤串需要什么调料?" B:"孜然和辣椒是必备调料。"
📌 Example 4
A: "What's Chinese people's favorite night snack?" B: "Barbecue skewers are their top choice."

A:"中国人最爱的夜宵是什么?" B:"烤串是首选。"
📌 Example 5
A: "What do you drink with barbecue skewers in summer?" B: "We drink cold beer with them."

A:"夏天吃烤串配什么喝?" B:"我们配冰啤酒。"
📌 Example 6
A: "Do you have vegetable barbecue skewers?" B: "Yes, they are fresh and delicious."

A:"有蔬菜烤串吗?" B:"有的,清爽美味。"
📌 Example 7
A: "What's a must-have for Chinese night markets?" B: "Barbecue skewers are a must."

A:"中国夜市必备什么?" B:"烤串是必备的。"
📌 Example 8
A: "Do foreigners like Chinese barbecue skewers?" B: "Yes, many foreigners love them."

A:"外国人喜欢中国烤串吗?" B:"是的,很多外国人都喜欢。"
📌 Example 9
A: "What ingredients are used for barbecue skewers?" B: "It has a wide variety of ingredients to choose."

A:"烤串用什么食材?" B:"食材种类非常丰富。"

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