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Definition of hoisin

hoisin

/ˈhɔɪ.zɪn/
hoi · sin
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• noun

1

A thick, dark, sweet and salty Chinese sauce made primarily from fermented soybeans, garlic, vinegar, and various spices, commonly used as a glaze, meat marinade, or dipping sauce in East Asian cuisine.

Example

"She brushed the roast duck with a generous layer of hoisin before placing it back into the oven to crisp."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 'hai sin' (海鮮), literally meaning 'seafood'. Despite its name, the sauce contains no animal products and is rarely served with seafood, being traditionally paired instead with meats like roast duck or pork.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoisin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoisin
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