灴 (hōng) - To bake & to dry by fire

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hōng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 火

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灴 · hōng

To bake;

to dry by fire;

intense heat;

blaze.

To baketo dry by fireintense heat

Usage highlights

Baking fireIntense heatFurnace blazeDrying by fireBaking kiln

Synonyms

  • 烘— to bake, to warm by fire
  • 烤— to roast, to bake
  • 焙— to bake over slow fire

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pottery was baked in the kiln (窑中灴).
  • Use fire to dry the herbs (用火灴干草药).
  • The intense heat of the furnace (炉火灴灴).

Collocations

  • Baking fire(灴火)
  • Intense heat(灴热)
  • Furnace blaze(炉灴)
  • Drying by fire(灴干)
  • Baking kiln(灴窑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional crafts like pottery and metalworking where controlled heating is essential.
  • Represents the concept of transformative heat in alchemical and artisanal traditions.

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