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皮蛋
pídàn
Description
皮蛋是一种中国的传统食物，用鸭蛋或鸡蛋做成。
皮蛋 is a traditional Chinese food made from duck or chicken eggs.
它的颜色很深，味道很特别，有的人很喜欢，有的人不敢吃。
Its color is very dark and its taste is unique; some people like it, while others are afraid to try it.
Meanings
皮蛋pídàn
century egg; preserved duck or chicken egg
我喜欢吃皮蛋瘦肉粥。
I like eating century egg and lean pork congee.
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Notes
- Etymology
皮 (skin) + 蛋 (egg), from the leathery texture of the preserved egg white.
- Nuance
also called 松花蛋 due to the flower-like patterns on the egg.
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