EN: The phrase 'how to + verb' is used to explain the method or way of doing an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "how to + kata kerja" digunakan untuk menerangkan kaedah atau cara melakukan sesuatu tindakan.
He knows how to bake bread.
Dia tahu cara membakar roti.
EN: Tea-smoking is a traditional Chinese cooking technique, especially famous in Sichuan province. It uses tea leaves and sugar to create aromatic smoke that flavors the meat.
EN: Using 'who' to give more information about a person. It connects two ideas: 'a cook' and 'he worked at River Cottage'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "who" untuk memberikan maklumat lanjut tentang seseorang. Ia menghubungkan dua idea: "seorang chef" dan "dia bekerja di pondok tepi sungai".
I have a friend who lives in London.
Saya mempunyai seorang kawan yang tinggal di London.
EN: River Cottage is a famous farm and cookery school in England, known for promoting local, seasonal, and sustainable food. Mentioning it adds authority to the recipe.
EN: Use 'ago' to talk about a specific time in the past. It always comes after the time period (e.g., 'two days ago', 'long ago').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "ago" untuk bercakap tentang masa tertentu pada masa lalu. Ia sentiasa datang selepas frasa masa (contohnya: "dua hari lalu", "lama dahulu").
I moved to England three years ago.
Saya berpindah ke England tiga tahun lalu.
EN: Smoking meat is a traditional preservation method used globally. In England, River Cottage is famous for promoting traditional, sustainable cooking methods like this.
EN: The phrase 'a way to + verb' is used to describe a method or how to do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "a way to + kata kerja" digunakan untuk menerangkan kaedah atau cara melakukan sesuatu.
I found a way to save money.
Saya jumpa satu cara untuk menjimatkan wang.
EN: Sichuan cuisine is famous worldwide for its bold flavors and unique cooking techniques like tea-smoking. This sentence shows how traditional Chinese methods are being adapted for home kitchens in the West.
EN: The structure 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to talk about one person or thing in a group that has the most of a certain quality.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "one of the + kata sifat superlatif + kata nama jamak" digunakan untuk menerangkan salah satu ahli yang paling menonjol dalam kumpulan benda yang mempunyai ciri tertentu.
This is one of the best books in the library.
Ini ialah salah satu buku terbaik di perpustakaan.
EN: Smoking is a prehistoric method of food preservation. In many cultures, including Sichuan, China, it was originally used to keep meat from spoiling before refrigerators existed.
EN: Using 'with' to show tools or ingredients: We use 'with' followed by a noun to describe what is used to do an action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "with" untuk menunjukkan alat atau bahan: Kita gunakan "with" diikuti oleh kata nama untuk menerangkan perkara yang digunakan semasa melakukan sesuatu.
He eats noodles with chopsticks.
Dia makan mi dengan penyepit.
EN: Sichuan-style smoked duck (Zhangcha duck) is a famous dish from Sichuan, China. It is traditionally smoked over tea leaves and camphor leaves to give it a unique aroma.
EN: The word 'so' is a conjunction used to connect a cause with a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
Bahasa Melayu: Perkataan "so" ialah kata hubung yang digunakan untuk menghubungkan sebab dengan akibat. Ia menunjukkan bahawa bahagian kedua ayat berlaku kerana bahagian pertama.
It is raining, so I will stay home.
Sedang hujan, jadi saya akan tinggal di rumah.
EN: In many cultures, including China, reusing ingredients like tea leaves reflects a tradition of resourcefulness and avoiding waste. This recipe modernizes that tradition by using convenient teabags.
EN: The phrase 'work well for' is used to say that something is effective or suitable for a specific purpose or activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "work well for" digunakan untuk menyatakan bahawa sesuatu itu berkesan atau sesuai untuk tujuan atau aktiviti tertentu.
This old phone will work well for taking photos.
Telefon lama ini akan berfungsi dengan baik untuk mengambil gambar.
EN: In many cooking traditions, smoking is done with dry wood or tea. The mention that 'wet teabags' work well highlights a practical, zero-waste approach common in modern home cooking, especially when adapting traditional Sichuan techniques.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan 'to + kata kerja' (infinitif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau sebab anda melakukan sesuatu.
I need a knife to cut the bread.
Saya perlukan pisau untuk memotong roti.
EN: A 'wok' is a traditional round-bottomed cooking pot originating from China. It is essential in Sichuan cooking for stir-frying and, as mentioned here, smoking food.
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative Mood' to give instructions. It starts directly with a verb (Put) to tell someone what to do.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat ini menggunakan "mood imperatif" untuk memberi arahan. Ia bermula terus dengan kata kerja (Put) untuk memberitahu seseorang apa yang perlu dilakukan.
Add some salt to the soup.
Masukkan sedikit garam ke dalam sup.
EN: In Sichuan, China, smoking food with tea leaves and sugar is a traditional technique. The sugar creates a dense, sweet smoke that colors the meat a beautiful reddish-brown.
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective to describe a change or a state. In this sentence, 'the smoking' is the object and 'slower' is the adjective describing it.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "make" boleh diikuti oleh objek dan kata sifat untuk menerangkan perubahan atau keadaan. Dalam ayat ini, "the smoking" ialah objek, dan "slower" ialah kata sifat yang menerangkannya.
The music makes me happy.
Muzik ini membuat saya berasa gembira.
EN: In traditional Chinese smoking techniques, especially in Sichuan, rice is often added to the smoking mixture. It acts as a heat buffer to ensure the tea leaves and sugar don't burn too quickly, allowing the smoke to penetrate the meat gently.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or directions. They usually start with a verb and the subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberi arahan atau petunjuk. Ia biasanya bermula dengan kata kerja, dan subjek "kamu" ditinggalkan dan tidak disebut.
Put the book on the table.
Letakkan buku di atas meja.
EN: In Sichuan, China, smoking duck often involves using camphor leaves and tea leaves. This recipe simplifies the traditional method for home cooks by using common items like teabags and sugar.
EN: The phrase 'to + verb' (infinitive) is used here to show purpose or the reason why you do something.
Bahasa Melayu: "to + kata kerja" (infinitif) digunakan di sini untuk menunjukkan tujuan, iaitu sebab melakukan sesuatu.
I use a knife to cut the meat.
Saya menggunakan pisau untuk memotong daging.
EN: In home cooking, aluminum foil is a common and versatile tool used for covering pans when a proper lid is not available, especially in smoking or roasting to trap heat and flavor.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about the future. Use 'taste' + 'adjective' to describe the flavor of food.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" + "kata kerja" untuk bercakap tentang masa depan. Gunakan "taste" + "kata sifat" untuk menerangkan rasa makanan.
The soup will taste salty.
Sup ini akan terasa masin.
EN: In many cultures, especially with stews or smoked meats, people believe the flavors develop and blend more thoroughly after sitting overnight, making leftovers highly valued.
EN: The phrase 'up to' is used to show the maximum limit of something, such as time, distance, or quantity.
Bahasa Melayu: Frasa "up to" digunakan untuk menunjukkan had maksimum sesuatu, seperti masa, jarak, atau kuantiti.
This car can hold up to five people.
Kereta ini boleh memuatkan sehingga lima orang.
EN: In modern cooking, food safety is emphasized. Smoked meats can last longer than fresh meat, but keeping them in the fridge is still necessary to prevent bacteria growth.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb and are used to give instructions or suggestions. The subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah bermula dengan kata kerja dan digunakan untuk memberi arahan atau cadangan. Subjek "kamu" ditinggalkan dan tidak disebut.
Eat your dinner with a spoon.
Makan makan malam kamu dengan sudu.
EN: In Sichuan, China, smoked duck is a traditional dish often served during festivals. While traditionally smoked with camphor leaves and tea, this modern version uses simple household items like teabags.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: resipi; cara memasak
Dalam konteks: (menggunakan asap) mengasap
Dalam konteks: membazir
Dalam konteks: kuali (Cina)
Dalam konteks: rempah; perasa
Dalam konteks: para; rak
Dalam konteks: kerajang (biasanya kerajang aluminium)
Dalam konteks: dikukus
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
The dried leaves of the tea plant used to make tea.
daun teh
Sugar that has a brown color because it contains molasses.
gula perang
As many as; used to say that something is less than or equal to a certain amount.
sehingga; sebanyak
In a position above something else.
di atas