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March 24, 2026
羊肉yángròu(yang2rou4)
羊肉 (yángròu) refers to the meat of sheep or goats, commonly used in various dishes in Chinese cuisine. It is favored for its rich flavor and is often associated with hearty meals, especially in northern regions of China, where lamb dishes are popular during colder months.
Frequency#14107DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,羊肉 is often enjoyed during festive occasions like the Lunar New Year or in specialty dishes such as 羊肉串 (lamb skewers) which are popular in street food culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'young' (yang) sheep (羊) being served as a delicious roast. The sound 'rou' resembles 'row,' which you might do to line up for this tasty mutton dish. Picture a line of people eagerly waiting to eat this flavorful meat!
Meanings of 羊肉
yángròu(yang2rou4)
1mutton
2goat meat
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About 羊肉
羊肉Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14107Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2TOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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羊肉 (yángròu) vs 牛肉 (niúròu) — choose 羊肉 for sheep/goat meat versus 牛肉 for beef.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'young' (yang) sheep (羊) being served as a delicious roast. The sound 'rou' resembles 'row,' which you might do to line up for this tasty mutton dish. Picture a line of people eagerly waiting to eat this flavorful meat!
Usage Notes
When using 羊肉, it is important to distinguish it from other types of meat, like 牛肉 (beef) or 猪肉 (pork). Be aware of the informal vs formal context; 羊肉 is commonly used in everyday conversation but can be elevated in restaurant menus. A common collocation is '羊肉火锅' (mutton hot pot).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 羊肉 connects to other food-related vocabulary such as 水果 (fruit) and 蔬菜 (vegetables). Students should focus on using it in sentences about food preferences and dining.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,羊肉 is often enjoyed during festive occasions like the Lunar New Year or in specialty dishes such as 羊肉串 (lamb skewers) which are popular in street food culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 羊肉 with other meats, such as using it incorrectly in sentences about pork or beef. For example, saying '我吃羊肉和猪肉' (I eat mutton and pork) is correct, but mixing up terms could lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 羊肉
羊肉 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
除了____和蔬菜杂烩之外，你本应再准备点儿别的。
You should have prepared something other than lamb and ratatouille.
Lamb cooked in this dish out, do not smell of mutton is not fishy, taste abnormalities.
Cultural Notes for 羊肉
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture,羊肉 is often enjoyed during festive occasions like the Lunar New Year or in specialty dishes such as 羊肉串 (lamb skewers) which are popular in street food culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 羊肉
Yes, 羊肉 refers to both mutton and goat meat in Chinese.
'我爱羊肉' (Wǒ ài yángròu) is the correct phrase.
'羊肉火锅' (yángròu huǒguō) is a popular hot pot dish featuring mutton.
