Etymology

chao ta

Today it means: Burnt and charred (e.g., from overcooking). Full definition →

Hokkien 臭焦
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from臭焦
  2. English todaychao ta

From Hokkien 臭焦 (chhàu-ta).

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