火腿
huǒ tuǐ
The Chinese word for ham is 火腿 (huǒ tuǐ).
火腿 refers to the thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.
Meaning: thigh and buttock of any animal slaughtered for meat (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, 火腿 means 'fire leg'.
How do you pronounce it?
huǒ tuǐ
Did you know?
- In Chinese culinary culture, high-quality 火腿 is often sliced into thin, translucent diamonds and used as a salty garnish in slow-cooked soups rather than as a main roast.
- Traditional Chinese hams are often hung from the rafters of houses for years, as the humidity and air of the specific region are considered key ingredients.
- The character 火 in 火腿 does not refer to grilling the meat, but historically pointed to the smoking and curing process used to preserve the leg.
Examples in context
- 我认为你该吃火腿三明治。I think you should eat a ham sandwich.Tatoeba #6047444 by verdastelo9604, translation #1140144 by CK
- 湯姆可能吃了一個火腿三明治。Tom probably ate a ham sandwich.Tatoeba #13724906 by LeviHighway, translation #6349680 by CK
- 家乐福的火腿剩料一点都不贵，然而却很好吃。Carrefour's Ham offcuts are not expensive at all, but are nonetheless delicious.Tatoeba #334566 by fucongcong, translation #334466 by ANH_DAO
- 我喜欢吃火腿三明治。I like to eat ham sandwiches.
- 他用火腿作了一道美味的菜。He made a delicious dish using ham.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Wei and Yuting are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- 伟 Wei我们晚餐吃火腿和鸡蛋吧。Wǒmen wǎncān chī huǒtuǐ hé jīdàn ba.Let's have ham and eggs for dinner.
- 雨婷 Yuting冰箱里还有火腿吗？Bīngxiāng lǐ hái yǒu huǒtuǐ ma?Is there any ham left in the fridge?
- 伟 Wei有，就在那个盘子里。Yǒu, jiù zài nàge pánzi lǐ.Yes, it's right there in that plate.
- 雨婷 Yuting太好了，我来切火腿。Tài hǎole, wǒ lái qiē huǒtuǐ.Great, I'll slice the ham.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
