The blue words are the measure words in the phrase, and they change depending on the noun.

How do you choose the right Chinese measure word? Generally, it depends on common usage or what sounds natural.

In Chinese, we use measure words (or classifiers) when counting things. They are a bit tricky because there isn’t always a clear rule.
In our class, we don’t encourage rote memorization. Instead, students learn measure words through songs and fun activities. This way, they can master the most difficult and irregular measure words in Chinese naturally.

Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry is a well-known home-style dish in China.
Almost every Chinese family knows it, and for many kids, this is the first dish they ever learn to cook.
It’s slightly sweet and sour, very comforting, and goes perfectly with rice.

Have you tried it before?

In Yuxiang dishes, “yu” means fish, but there is actually no fish in the dish.
Yuxiang is a traditional Chinese seasoning made with garlic, ginger, chili, vinegar, and sugar.
It has a savory, sweet, sour, and slightly spicy flavor.

Yuxiang-style dishes come from Sichuan, China.