Etymology

wok hei

Today it means: The slightly seared flavour imparted to food that has been traditionally cooked in a seasoned wok. Full definition →

Cantonese 鑊氣 /镬气
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from鑊氣 /镬气
  2. English todaywok hei

Borrowed from Cantonese 鑊氣 /镬气 (wok6 hei3).

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