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char siu

/ˌtʃɑːr ˈsiːuː/ Chinese Origin Food & Drink

Original Word

叉烧

Cantonese (chā sīu)

Entered English

Mid 20th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "char siu"

From Cantonese 'chā sīu' (叉烧), literally 'fork roasted', referring to Cantonese-style barbecued pork. The dish dates back to imperial China.

Example Usage

"The char siu bun is one of the most popular dim sum items."

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