The adjective (as in vegetarianfood) would be 素食 su4shi2 (pinyin romanization). The verb form, which doesn't have a one word translation, would be 吃素 chi1su4, literally eat vegetarian. One would generally refer to oneself as a vegetarian by using the verb form - 我吃素 wo3chi1su4 - literally I eat vegetarian.
Asha Khatau has written: 'Epicure's Vegetarian Chinese Cuisine' 'Epicure's Vegetarian Cuisines of India'
Joanne Hush has written: 'The Chinese menu cookbook' -- subject(s): Chinese Cookery, Cookery, Chinese, Chinese Cooking 'Classic Chinese Cooking for the Vegetarian Gourmet'
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You say "I am vegetarian" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Ounje elewe lemi nje".
They say it is made from vegetarian whey, but it does not come up on the list of vegetarian suitable products. But from another website they say it is deceptive and is all rolo desserts are not vegetarian friendly.
Sabzi Khor
I'm a vegetarian and someone who has a lot of Indian friends. I do know many true Chinese vegetarians. The thing is that Indians have a very greasy diet. Not all of them are vegetarian but being or not, they fry lots of things and put butter in a bunch of things. Now, the Chinese, from China I should add, they steam the vegetables and have a light diet. The Chinese food from the USA is not the real Chinese food. They adapted the food here for the American taste, which is deep fried stuff...So, in comparison, the Chinese people have a much healthier vegetarian diet than the Indian.
It's the beginning of the month in the Chinese calendar. Some Buddhist Chinese keep a vegetarian diet on the new moon and full moon each month.
Singapore boasts of a large variety in its vegetarian cuisine. You will find many Buddhist originated Chinese vegetarian stalls/hotels serving you vegetarian dishes that retain their unique flavour, from soya-beans to omelet made of bean curd. What's more, Singapore has its very own vegetarian society.
Zhaode Yu has written: 'Su shi' -- subject(s): Chinese Cookery, Cookery, Chinese, Vegetarian cookery
素食 (vegetarian/vegan food in general) 齋 (vegetarian/vegan, less often used unless in the religious sense)
On the 13th day, Chinese people eat vegetarian food. They also dedicate the day to General Guan Yu, a historical warlord.