How common it is
火锅 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say huǒ guō slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
火锅是一种边煮边吃的食物。
huǒ guō shì yì zhǒng biān zhǔ biān chī de shí wù。
火锅 means hot pot, a dish cooked and eaten at the table.
Context note
火锅常用于饮食、聚会和冬天。
huǒ guō cháng yòng yú yǐn shí 、 jù huì hé dōng tiān。
It is often used with food, gatherings, and winter.
5 examples
我们晚上吃火锅。
wǒ men wǎn shàng chī huǒ guō。
We ate hot pot in the evening.
火锅很适合冬天。
huǒ guō hěn shì hé dōng tiān。
Hot pot is very suitable for winter.
这家店的火锅很好吃。
zhè jiā diàn de huǒ guō hěn hǎo chī。
The hot pot at this restaurant is delicious.
火锅里有很多菜。
huǒ guō lǐ yǒu hěn duō cài。
There are many ingredients in the hot pot.
大家围着火锅吃饭。
dà jiā wéi zháo huǒ guō chī fàn。
Everyone eats around the hot pot.
5 mini stories
周末，他们一起吃火锅。
zhōu mò， tā men yì qǐ chī huǒ guō。
On the weekend, they ate hot pot together.
老师说，火锅很适合朋友聚会。
lǎo shī shuō， huǒ guō hěn shì hé péng yǒu jù huì。
The teacher said hot pot is great for gatherings with friends.
火锅热气腾腾。
huǒ guō rè qì téng téng。
The hot pot was steaming hot.
她喜欢火锅里的豆腐。
tā xǐ huan huǒ guō lǐ de dòu fu。
She likes the tofu in hot pot.
冬天吃火锅让人觉得温暖。
dōng tiān chī huǒ guō ràng rén jué de wēn nuǎn。
Eating hot pot in winter makes people feel warm.