肥牛
féi niú
ZH
Fatty sliced beef (typically used for hot pot)
吃火锅一定要点肥牛卷。
You must order fatty sliced beef rolls for hot pot.
Etymology
The term literally translates to 'fat cow/beef'. In modern Chinese culinary context, it specifically refers to marbled, fatty beef sliced thin for hot pot and other quick-cooking dishes, becoming popular in the 20th century as hot pot culture spread across China.
Memory Aid
Break the word into two parts: 'féi' means fat, 'niú' means cow/beef. Combine them to remember it means fatty beef.
Antonyms
Quick answers
What does 肥牛 mean?
肥牛 means: Fatty sliced beef (typically used for hot pot)
How do you pronounce 肥牛?
肥牛: féi niú
How is 肥牛 used in a sentence?
吃火锅一定要点肥牛卷。