English Word · Intermediate
charqui
jerky
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.ki/
Meaning
Dried, salted meat, typically beef; jerky.
Example
When it was dark, we made a fire beneath a little arbour of bamboos, fried our charqui (or dried slips of beef), took our maté, and were quite comfortable.
When it was dark, we made a fire beneath a little arbour of bamboos, fried our charqui (or dried slips of beef), took our maté, and were quite comfortable.
Practice tips
- Practice charqui out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.