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    The noun 料理 (liàolǐ) for 'cuisine'

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    Structure

    Modifier + 料理

    Explanation

    The noun 料理 (liàolǐ) means "cuisine" or "cooking" and is often used to describe a style of food associated with a particular culture or region. For example, 日本料理 means "Japanese cuisine." It commonly appears in contexts related to restaurants and dining.

    Examples

    • 这家日本料理店的寿司特别新鲜。

      zhè jiā Rìběn liàolǐ diàn de shòusī tèbié xīnxiān.

      The sushi at this Japanese restaurant is especially fresh.

    • 我最近迷上了韩国料理，尤其是烤肉。

      wǒ zuìjìn mí shàng le Hánguó liàolǐ, yóuqí shì kǎoròu.

      I've recently become obsessed with Korean cuisine, especially barbecue.

    • 他学了三年法国料理，现在自己开了一家餐厅。

      tā xué le sān nián Fǎguó liàolǐ, xiànzài zìjǐ kāi le yī jiā cāntīng.

      He studied French cuisine for three years and now has opened his own restaurant.

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