ChinaIntermediate
Eating Peking duck in English
How to explain how to eat Peking duck in English.
Full script
Lin
This is Peking duck. Wrap it in a pancake like this.
Them
Like a burrito?
Lin
Kind of! Add scallions, cucumber, and the sweet sauce.
Them
Do I eat the skin too?
Lin
The skin is the best part. Try it with a little sugar.
Them
Sugar? Wow... it melts in my mouth!
Lin
Told you. Now roll your own.
Them
I'm making a duck burrito the size of my face.
Key phrases
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With a guest
✓ This is Peking duck.Use it to name the dish.
'Peking' is used for this dish.
With a guest
✓ Wrap it in a pancake.How to eat it.
wrap = roll; pancake = thin flatbread
With a guest
✓ The skin is the best part.Say your favorite part.
the best part = the highlight
Save this
✓ It melts in my mouth.For soft, rich food.
Strong way to praise food
Quick answers
With a guest: what to say in English
Say “This is Peking duck.” — use it to name the dish. 'Peking' is used for this dish.
With a guest: what to say in English
Say “Wrap it in a pancake.” — how to eat it. wrap = roll; pancake = thin flatbread.
With a guest: what to say in English
Say “The skin is the best part.” — say your favorite part. the best part = the highlight.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “It melts in my mouth.” — for soft, rich food. Strong way to praise food.