How to pronounce Zenggao

Zenggao is written 甑糕 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /tsəŋ˥˩ kɑʊ˥/. In plain English letters that is DZUNG-gaow, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Zenggao?

Zenggao is a dessert of China. Where it comes from: Guanzhong (Shaanxi). People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are rice and beans & tofu. It tastes sweet.

Where Zenggao comes from

Zenggao is one of 108 signature dishes of China on this map. See all dishes from Shaanxi.

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Food of China

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