Definition
膘 refers specifically to the layer of fat under the skin of livestock (pigs, cattle, etc.), distinct from the general word 脂肪. It's commonly used in agricultural and culinary contexts, such as evaluating the quality of meat or the health of farm animals.
n.
fat layer on livestockanimal fat (specifically subcutaneous fat)
Examples
- 膘，。Zhè zhī zhū de biāo hěn hòu, shuōmíng yǎng de hěn hǎo.This pig's fat layer is thick, showing it was raised well.
- 膘。Nónghùmen tōngguò tiáozhěng sìliào lái zēngjiā shēngchù de biāo.Farmers adjust feed to increase the fat on livestock.
- ，膘。Shànghǎo de wǔhuāròu jiǎngjiū féi shòu xiāng jiān, biāo yào jūnyún.Good streaky pork requires a proper balance of lean and fat, with the fat layer even.
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