century egg in Japanese

century egg in Japanese is 皮蛋.

century egg in Japanese

皮蛋

noun

Pronounced: pītan

A Chinese delicacy made by preserving a duck, chicken or quail egg in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime and rice hulls for several weeks to several months, depending on the method of processing.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "century egg" in Japanese?

"century egg" in Japanese is 皮蛋.

How do you pronounce 皮蛋?

"century egg" in Japanese is 皮蛋, pronounced "pītan".

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