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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