In this Mandarin episode, I talk about 火锅 (huǒguō) the Chinese Hot Pot: What do the name characters mean? What consist of a 火锅 (huǒguō) meal? And why do Chinese people all over the world love 火锅 (huǒguō)?

Here are some useful words: 

1. 加热Jiārè: add heat, heat up
2. 锅底guō dǐ: soup base
3. 清汤qīngtāng: clear soup/broth
4. 麻辣málà: numbing spicy
5. 食材shícái: "food material," ingredients
6. 煮开/煮熟zhǔ kāi/zhǔ shú: Boiled/cooked
7. 切成薄片qiè chéng bópiàn:  sliced to thin pieces
8. 蘸酱zhàn jiàng Dipping sauce
9. 配调料pèi tiáoliào: concoct seasoning
10. 老少皆宜 lǎoshào jiē yí: suitable, enjoyable for all ages

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