How to Say ‘Hotpot’ in Simplified Chinese
火锅
huǒ guō
[huǒguō]
🇨🇳 In China: Hotpot is the go-to group meal for coworkers after work. Everyone shares one bubbling pot, so it's very social, and Sichuan or Chongqing spicy broth is the classic choice.
Phrase Breakdown
火锅
huǒ guō
[huǒguō]
hotpot
A communal meal where participants cook a variety of ingredients in a simmering pot, often divided into spicy and non-spicy sections.
冬天和朋友一起吃火锅很暖和。
Eating hotpot with friends in winter is very warming.
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