Chinese Cuisine

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a Chinese dish made with tofu and minced meat, typically flavored with fermented black beans and chili paste

  • Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish made with tofu and minced meat cooked in a spicy sauce.
  • I love ordering mapo tofu from the Chinese takeout place down the street.
  • Mapo tofu is my go-to when I'm craving something spicy and flavorful.
  • The mapo tofu of the business world, this new startup is shaking things up with its bold ideas.

noun a type of mushroom with long, thin stems and small caps, also known as enoki mushroom

  • Enokitake mushrooms are commonly used in Japanese cuisine for their delicate flavor and texture.
  • I love adding enokitake mushrooms to my stir-fry for an extra crunch.
  • These enokitake mushrooms are the bomb - they make any dish taste amazing!
  • The enokitake mushrooms symbolize growth and renewal in this painting.

noun a person of Chinese descent, often considered offensive or outdated

  • The Chinaman who owns the restaurant down the street makes the best dumplings in town.
  • I heard that Chinaman is really good at fixing electronics.
  • Some people still use the term 'Chinaman' but it is considered offensive and outdated.
  • Calling someone a 'Chinaman' is derogatory and should never be used.

mee

noun a person's name or a term of endearment used to refer to oneself

pronoun a pronoun used to refer to oneself

  • The meeting will be held at the conference room, please make sure to bring your meeeting materials.
  • Hey, are you coming to the mee later?
  • I can't wait to catch up with you at the mee.
  • The project deadline is approaching fast, we need to mee our targets to stay on track.

noun a Chinese pastry traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

  • During the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is customary to enjoy mooncakes with family and friends.
  • Let's grab some mooncakes and have a feast under the full moon tonight!
  • I can't resist the deliciousness of those mooncakes, they're like little bites of heaven.
  • The mooncake symbolizes unity and togetherness, just like how the different ingredients come together to form a perfect treat.