How to Say ‘Kung Pao chicken’ in Simplified Chinese
宫保鸡丁
gōng bǎo jī dīng
[gōng bǎo jī dīng]
Phrase Breakdown
宫保
gōng bǎo
[gōng bǎo]
Kung Pao
A style of cooking typically involving chicken, peanuts, and spicy seasonings.
宫保鸡丁是我最喜欢的菜。
Kung Pao Chicken is my favorite dish.
鸡丁
jī dīng
[jī dīng]
chicken cubes
Pieces of chicken usually cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce.
请给我一份宫保鸡丁。
Please give me a serving of Kung Pao Chicken.
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