siu1 juk6燒肉烧肉
Jyutpingsiu1 juk6
Yalesīu yuhk
Definition
Cantonese roast pork (siu yuk) or Japanese-style grilled meat (yakiniku).
- Cantonese roast pork cut into small pieces
- Japanese-style grilled meat (yakiniku)
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the Cantonese style of roast pork belly with crispy skin when used in a traditional restaurant context. However, the term has expanded to cover Japanese yakiniku due to the popularity of grilled meat dining. When ordering the Cantonese version, it is common to specify whether you want the lean or fatty parts.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
We went to the restaurant for roast pork today, the skin was so crispy.
Do you prefer Japanese yakiniku or Korean barbecue more?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 叉燒, which refers specifically to Cantonese barbecued pork glazed with a sweet sauce. 燒肉 implies a focus on the crispy skin and salt-cured flavor rather than a sweet marinade.
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