厚rich or strong in flavour; thick
对话talk; have a dialogue or conversation
尊重respect; attach importance to and treat seriously
应时in season; in accordance with a fixed time or schedule
成分ingredient; one's profession or economic status
湘Xiang Jiang River; another name for Hunan Province
炖stew; put something in a container and warm it by putting the container in boiling water
烹cook in water; fry quickly in hot oil and stir in sauce
矩carpenter's square; rectangle
神话mythology; preposterous nonsense
粤another name for Guangdong Province; Guangdong province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
背景stage setting; background to a picture or photograph that sets off the main subject
辽Liao Dynasty; the Liaohe River
通信communicate by letter; transmit/convey message
闽another name for Fujian Province
夹double-layered; press from both sides
东坡肉stir-fried pork, favorite of Northern Song writer Su Shi
鲤鱼跳龙门a carp jumping over the Dragon Gate; succeed in the imperial civil service examination