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宫保鸡丁

gōng bǎo jī dīng

 词源与文化 Etymology & Culture

“宫保” (gōng bǎo) 是清代四川总督的官衔。"Gong Bao" was the title of a governor in Sichuan Province during the Qing Dynasty.

这位总督非常喜欢吃鸡肉和花生,这道菜便以他的官衔命名。He was very fond of chicken and peanuts, so the dish was named after his title.

“鸡丁” (jī dīng) 意思是被切成丁状的鸡肉。"Ji Ding" means diced chicken.

 语法和用法 Grammar & Usage

在餐厅点餐时,你可以这样说:

我要宫保鸡丁。

Wǒ yào gōng bǎo jī dīng.

I want Kung Pao Chicken.

wǒ (I)

yào (want)

 发音要点 Pronunciation Guide

gōng (1st tone)

High and level

bǎo (3rd tone)

Falling then rising

jī (1st tone)

High and level

dīng (1st tone)

High and level

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