English Word · Intermediate
liao
Meats, vegetables, and other ingredients added to an otherwise plain dish
Pronunciation: [ljaʊ˦˨]
Meaning
Meats, vegetables, and other ingredients added to an otherwise plain dish.
Example
Bak Chor Mee, less mee, Auntie. No extra liao today.
Bak Chor Mee, less mee, Auntie. No extra liao today.
Practice tips
- Practice liao 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.