Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kung pao

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: kung -pao
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Sichuan dish of chicken, pork, etc. with peanuts, chilis, etc.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"kung pao chicken"
"kung pao pork"
"Speaking of those peppercorns, they feature prominently, as they should, in Shiue’s take on kung pao."
"A steaming plate of kung pao anything feels like the part of a fireworks show when small, bright bursts pop without deafening booms."
"At members’ mixers, those involved in hospitality, film, art, fashion and tech discuss the latest Mumbai gossip over drinks — typically the club’s signature picante cocktail (tequila based with a fiery chilli and coriander bite) — and canapés such as kung pao chicken and vegetable momos."

Etymology

From Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 宮保 /宫保 (kung¹-pao³, “palatial guardian”), the title of Ding Baozhen, a late Qing Dynasty official born in Guizhou.

Word Breakdown

Root: -, 宮保

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

gong bao (alternative) kung po (alternative)

Phrases

gunpowder chicken

Frequently Paired Words

gunpowder chicken

Questions

What does kung pao mean?: A Sichuan dish of chicken, pork, etc. with peanuts, chilis, etc.
Where does kung pao come from?: From Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 宮保 /宫保 (kung¹-pao³, “palatial guardian”), the title of Ding Baozhen, a late Qing Dynasty official born in Guizhou.

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