臘八粥 là bā zhōu

DEFINITIONS

  1. Laba congee, ceremonial rice porridge dish eaten on the 8th day of the 12th month in the Chinese calendar

CHARACTERS

臘 là year end sacrifice; dried meat
八 bā
HSK 1
eight; all around, all sides
粥 zhōu
HSK 6
rice gruel, congee