How to Say ‘It can also be braised in soy sauce’ in Simplified Chinese
也可以红烧
yě kě yǐ hóng shāo
[yeh kuh-yee hóngshāo]
💬 Usage Tip: 红烧 means "red-cooked", named for the dark reddish color that soy sauce and sugar give the dish. It's a stew-like braise, so expect a rich, savory, slightly sweet sauce.
Phrase Breakdown
也
yě
[yeh]
also; too
Adds the meaning of “also” or “too,” often used to agree politely in conversation.
我也很高兴来参加这个活动。
I’m also very happy to come to this event.
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-yee]
can; may
Used to express possibility, permission, or a suggested option.
你可以先问一个简单的问题。
You can first ask a simple question.
红烧
hóng shāo
[hóngshāo]
to braise in soy sauce
A cooking method: stewing food in soy sauce and sugar, giving it a reddish-brown color.
我很喜欢吃红烧肉。
I really like braised pork.
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