素肉 is presented here as a menu-reading guide, with selected word meanings and questions about the actual preparation.
Words on the menu#
| Chinese | Pinyin | Selected food meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 素肉 | sù ròu | vegetarian meat substitute |
Questions for the kitchen#
Ask what the actual substitute is made from and how it is cooked. Do not infer its protein, allergen profile, ingredient list or nutrition from the word “meat substitute” alone.
Using this guide#
The questions are editorial suggestions. A dictionary gloss explains wording; it does not verify a restaurant’s recipe, certify dietary suitability or establish a historical origin. State the ingredients you need excluded and ask the kitchen to confirm the particular dish.
Source#
Lexical senses adapted from CC-CEDICT contributors / MDBG, 23 October 2026 release, CC BY-SA 4.0. Glosses are selected and shortened; questions and combined menu translations are editorial. Dictionary release.