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How do Chinese pronounce General Tso?
Tso’ is pronounced just as you would say “so.”
Why is it named General Tso?
General Tso’s chicken is named for Tso Tsung-t’ang (now usually transliterated as Zuo Zongtang), a formidable nineteenth-century general who is said to have enjoyed eating it. The Hunanese have a strong military tradition, and General Tso is one of their best-known historical figures.
Who was the real General Tso?
Zuo Zongtang
Zuo Zongtang (General Tso) was a respected Chinese statesman and military leader of the late Qing dynasty, which ruled the country from 1644 until 1912. He played an important role in the Taiping Rebellion, a civil war that was waged in China in the mid-19th century.
Do Chinese people eat General Tso’s?
General Tso’s chicken is perhaps the single dish most associated with Chinese food in the U.S. And many associate it with Hunan cuisine, since it first appeared in a Hunan restaurant in New York City.
How do you say General Tso?
General Tso Chicken is named after General Tso, or General Zuo Zongtang. Tso is pronounced “Sow” like in the beginning of the word “sour”.
How to pronounce =TSO=?
While Tso is the most common spelling, it can also be spelled tsao , tsau, and gau on various menus. The phonetic pronunciation of Tso in English is tswò, while it is左宗棠雞 in Chinese. The trick to correct pronunciation is to leave off the ‘t,’ so the word ‘Tso’ is actually pronounced ‘so.’
How do you pronounce TSO’s?
In the audio pronunciation, you will hear the correct pronunciation of General Tso as tsah-oo, with an elongated -oo sound. However, when ordering this dish in American Chinese restaurants it’s probably best to stick to Tao, So or the phonetic Tso, because often, when this Chinese name is associated with the dish, these pronunciations are most common.