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老干妈
lǎogānmā
Description
老干妈是中国很有名的辣椒酱，很多人吃饭的时候喜欢放一点。
Laoganma is a famous chili sauce in China that many people like to add a little to their meals.
它又辣又香，配米饭或者面条都很好吃。
It is spicy and fragrant, and tastes great with rice or noodles.
Meanings
老干妈lǎogānmā
Laoganma, a famous brand of Chinese chili sauce
我买了一瓶老干妈。
I bought a bottle of Lao Gan Ma.
老干妈lǎogānmā
literally "old godmother" (origin of the brand name)
老干妈的意思是“老干妈妈”。
Lao Gan Ma means 'Old Dry Mother'.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (old) + 干妈 (godmother); named after the brand's founder, called "godmother" by workers.
- Nuance
usually refers to the specific brand, almost synonymous with Chinese chili crisp sauce.
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