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Chinese cuisine; Chinese food
Refers to Chinese-style cooking as served in Japan. In Japanese usage, 中華料理 typically refers to higher-end, more authentic Chinese restaurant food, while 中華 alone is used more casually.
中華料理が食べたい。
I want to eat Chinese food.
この辺りで美味しい中華料理の店はありますか。
Is there a good Chinese restaurant around here?
横浜の中華街には本格的な中華料理を出す店がたくさんある。
In Yokohama's Chinatown, there are many restaurants that serve authentic Chinese cuisine.
USAGE:
In Japan, 中華料理 and 中国料理 are sometimes distinguished. 中華料理 often refers to Chinese food as adapted for Japanese tastes, while 中国料理 may refer to more traditional Chinese cooking. However, this distinction is not always observed.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 中華料理の店 (Chinese restaurant)
- 中華料理を作る (to cook Chinese food)
- 本格的な中華料理 (authentic Chinese cuisine)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 中華: casual, shortened form often used in everyday speech
- 中国料理: may imply more traditional or regional Chinese cooking