Commonly found variants; note these may range from acceptable alternatives to
non-standard forms or incorrect spellings*.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
char siu cha siu
char siew
/t͡ʃɑ siu̯/
简
繁
→
Cantonese:
叉烧
叉燒
jyutping:
caa1 siu1
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a Cantonese barbecued pork, typically made from a slab of boneless pork shoulder, loin, belly, or some other cut. The meat is glazed with 'char siew sauce', which is a mixture of five-spice powder, honey or some other sweetener, fermented bean paste, hoisin sauce, and soya sauce, and traditionally coloured red with some form of food colouring. It is then skewered and barbecued or roasted, which is commercially done in a large rotisserie oven. The final product can be sliced and eaten on its own, or used as an ingredient or accompaniment to other foods, such as in char siew pau or char siew rice.
Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make char siu! Also known as Chinese BBQ Pork, this is a classic Cantonese dish that's extremely popular. If you’re new to char siu, it’s an extremely juicy, sweet, and savory pork dish, and it’s a popular entree on its own - and a pleasant addition to many different types of noodles, rice dishes, and pastries like cha siu bao.
— 2021 February 26, Made With Lau (Youtube). "😋 Char Siu (叉燒) - My dad's recipe for Chinese BBQ Pork!". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkCoAKTbHpQ&ab_channel=MadeWithLau
adjective
- describing meat or another condiment prepared in a similar way or with similar flavours and sauce as traditional Cantonese char siew, such as in "char siew chicken".