Porridge
PORR-ij /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/
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What it really means
Oats cooked with milk or water, eaten hot for breakfast. Brits often add honey, sugar or fruit. It is like Chinese congee but made with oats, not rice.
Chinese explanation
用牛奶或水煮的燕麦粥，早餐热食，常加蜂蜜、糖或水果。类似中国的粥，但用燕麦不是大米。
Example conversation
A: What do you have for breakfast here?
B: Usually porridge with a bit of honey.
A：你们这儿早餐一般吃什么？
B：通常是燕麦粥，加一点蜂蜜。
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