卤味 lǔwèi food prepared by stewing in soy sauce and spices
How to remember 卤味: 卤 salt + 味 taste = food prepared by stewing in soy sauce and spices.
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How it is used
- Braised/stewed food simmered in soy sauce and spices - 买点卤味 (mǎi diǎn lǔwèi) grab some braised deli snacks.
- Cuisine term for a whole category of cold braised meats/tofu/eggs sold ready to eat.
- 卤 = the master braising sauce; 卤味 = things cooked in it.