肉类
ròu lèinoun★Beginner— meat
general
A category of food that includes all types of meat, such as beef, pork, chicken, and lamb.
这家餐厅提供多种肉类选择。
This restaurant offers a variety of meat options.
💡
In Chinese cuisine, '肉类' typically refers to animal flesh used as food, including both red and white meat.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, pork is the most commonly consumed meat, followed by chicken and beef.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage Rule
'肉类' is a general term and should not be used to refer to specific types of meat unless qualified (e.g., '红肉类' for red meat).
📖Word Origin
The term '肉类' is composed of '肉' (meat) and '类' (category), literally meaning 'category of meat'.
📝Usage Notes
'肉类' is a broad term that encompasses all types of meat. In dietary contexts, it is often contrasted with '素食' (vegetarian food).
Word Breakdown
肉
meat
root类
category, type
suffix汉英词典