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燒味

简烧味 · 繁燒味

Mandarin · pinyin shāo wèi

siu mei; Cantonese-style barbecue (roasted meats, such as pork, duck or chicken, seasoned and cooked to a crispy, flavorful finish)

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燒: shāo · burn; bake; heat; roast
味: wèi · taste, smell, odor; delicacy
烧: shāo · burn; bake; heat; roast

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1–4 · shao1 wei4

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siu1 mei2

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noun

siu mei (a type of roasted food in Cantonese cuisine)

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