Cantonese · 14 November 2026 · Dai Pai Dong and Nightlife
鑊氣
wok6 hei3Jyutping
wok hei / breath of the wok
noun
The distinct smoky flavor and aroma imparted to food by cooking it quickly in a scorching hot wok over a powerful flame.
In a sentence
呢碟乾炒牛河真係夠晒鑊氣，夠香口！
Ne1 dip6 gon1 caau2 ngau4 ho2 zan1 hai6 gau3 saai3 wok6 hei3, gau3 hoeng1 hau2!
This stir-fried beef rice noodles has incredible wok hei, it's so fragrant and flavorful!