kung po
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.43 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Example Sentences
- "A recent menu began with fried dumplings (some of the dumplings had split, which shouldn't happen, but they were of good texture) and continued with subgum fried noodles (that are tender but crisp and a bit smokey‐flavored from frying) and crowned with a mélange of chicken, shrimp and pork; kung po chicken, cubed chicken with fiery‐hot red peppers; and shredded pork in hoi‐sin sauce."
- "While much of the nation was eating turkey and trimmings today, many of those who sell mo shu pork and kung po chicken for a living ventured to this resort city for a day of rest and relaxation."
- "It’s the kind of unremarkable if serviceable place you might stumble into after a few too many drinks next door at the dive bar Nice N Sleazy, craving the restorative power of fried noodles and kung po chicken."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
- Root: 宮保