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curry in Chinese

curry in Chinese is 咖喱, 咖哩 — curry means a dish, originally from South Asian cooking, made with a spiced sauce.

curry in Chinese

咖喱
noun
Pronounced: gā lí
One of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavored by a spiced sauce.
咖哩
noun
Pronounced: kā lǐ
A spiced sauce or relish, especially one flavored with curry powder.
咖喱
noun
Pronounced: gā lí
A spiced sauce or relish, especially one flavored with curry powder.

What does "curry" mean?

  1. noun A dish, originally from South Asian cooking, made with a spiced sauce.
    "We ordered a chicken curry and some rice."
  2. verb To try to win someone's favor through flattery — almost always in the phrase "curry favor."
    "He kept complimenting the boss, clearly trying to curry favor."
  3. verb To groom a horse by rubbing it down, typically with a special comb.
    "The stable hand curried the mare every morning."
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curry in a sentence

  • We ordered a chicken curry and some rice.
  • His grandmother makes a fiery lamb curry.
  • He kept complimenting the boss, clearly trying to curry favor.
  • She donated generously to curry favor with the committee.

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What is "curry" in Chinese?

"curry" in Chinese is 咖喱, 咖哩. curry means: A dish, originally from South Asian cooking, made with a spiced sauce.

How do you pronounce 咖喱?

"curry" in Chinese is 咖喱, pronounced "gā lí".

How do you use "curry" in a sentence?

Example: "We ordered a chicken curry and some rice." In Chinese, "curry" is 咖喱, 咖哩.

Are there other ways to say "curry" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "curry": 咖喱, 咖哩.

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