siu6 hing3紹興绍兴
Jyutpingsiu6 hing3
Yalesiuh hing
Definition
Shaoxing, a city in Zhejiang Province, China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historic city in Zhejiang province, most commonly encountered by locals through its famous rice wine. While the city is a major cultural hub, the name is almost exclusively used in culinary contexts when discussing the specific type of cooking wine used in Cantonese kitchens.
Examples
Have you ever been to Shaoxing for a trip?
The scenery over in Shaoxing is really beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
Shaoxing wine
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