朥 (láo) - Lao — refers to lard or animal fat, & used in some Chinese dialects.

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láo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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朥 · láo

Lao — refers to lard or animal fat, particularly in culinary contexts;

used in some Chinese dialects.

Lao — refers to lard or animal fat,used in some Chinese dialects.

Usage highlights

Pork lardLard riceLard residueLard pasteLardLard cake

Synonyms

  • 猪油— lard (more common term in Mandarin)
  • 脂肪— fat, grease

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Pork lard (猪朥) is used in cooking.
  • Fried rice with lard (朥炒饭) is a traditional dish.
  • Lard paste (朥膏) is a cooking ingredient.
  • Lard residue (朥粕) after rendering.

Collocations

  • Pork lard(猪朥)
  • Lard rice(朥饭)
  • Lard residue(朥粕)
  • Lard paste(朥膏)
  • Lard-fried(朥炒)
  • Lard cake(朥饼)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Min Nan and Teochew dialects for lard or animal fat.
  • Common in traditional southern Chinese cuisine for flavoring.
  • Considered a traditional ingredient with rich flavor profile.

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