寿司

• 拼音: shòu sī
• 汉字拆解: 寿 = phonetic component for shòu; 司 = phonetic component for sī (both chosen for sound, not meaning)

含义

Sushi. Japanese cuisine consisting of vinegared rice with various toppings.

A loanword from Japanese referring to the popular dish of seasoned rice topped or wrapped with raw fish, vegetables, or other ingredients. Very common in modern Chinese urban culture, found in restaurants ranging from casual to high-end. Also written as 寿司 in simplified Chinese.

例句

1. 周末我们去那家新开的日料店吃寿司吧。
2. 她最喜欢三文鱼寿司，每次必点。
3. 自己在家做寿司其实并不难，关键是米饭要调好味。

用法指南

语境: food, dining, everyday

语气: casual

正确说法

• 这家店的寿司很新鲜。(The sushi at this restaurant is very fresh.)
• 我想学做寿司。(I want to learn how to make sushi.)

错误说法

• 中国寿司 — sushi is specifically Japanese; for similar Chinese dishes with rice and fish, use specific names

起源与历史

Phonetic borrowing from Japanese すし (sushi). 寿 means longevity and 司 means to manage, chosen for their sounds rather than meanings.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal