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“lamb” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyáng ròu

Example

这家店的羊肉很好吃。zhè jiā diàn de yáng ròu hěn hǎo chī

The lamb at this restaurant is delicious.

Illustration for 羊肉 (lamb)

How to say “lamb” in Chinese

“Lamb” in Chinese is 羊肉 (yáng ròu).

Edible sheep flesh ranging from mild, tender young meat to richer, stronger-flavored meat from an adult animal.

Full entry for 羊肉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 羊肉

节日里家人会做羊肉汤给大家喝。jié rì lǐ jiā rén huì zuò yáng ròu tāng gěi dà jiā hē

During holidays, family members make lamb soup for everyone to drink.

Tips for using 羊肉

  • In Chinese food culture, thinly sliced sheep meat is a familiar hot-pot ingredient, while grilled skewers present it in another common everyday setting.

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