Word information
Simplified虾滑
Traditional蝦滑
Pinyinxiā huá
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Chinese word dictionary
虾滑
xiā huá · smooth, uncooked shrimp paste made by mixing minced shrimp with starch and egg white, commonly added to hot pot
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