炆 (wén) - To simmer & to cook over a slow fire

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wén ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 火

万响

炆 · wén

To simmer;

to cook over a slow fire;

a gentle cooking method;

also used in Cantonese names.

To simmerto cook over a slow firea gentle cooking method

Usage highlights

Slow simmeringSimmered soupBraised porkSlowSimmering methodGentle cooking

Synonyms

  • 炖— to stew
  • 焖— to braise
  • 煮— to boil, to cook

Antonyms

  • 炒— to stir-fry (quick cooking)
  • 炸— to deep-fry (high heat)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Simmer the soup slowly (炆汤).
  • Braised pork belly (炆猪肉) is a Cantonese specialty.
  • Slow-cooked beef brisket (炆牛腩) is delicious.
  • She uses the simmering method (用炆的方法) for tough meats.

Collocations

  • Slow simmering(炆煮)
  • Simmered soup(炆汤)
  • Braised pork(炆猪肉)
  • Slow-cooked beef(炆牛肉)
  • Simmering method(炆法)
  • Gentle cooking(炆火)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a culinary term in Mandarin, referring to a gentle cooking technique.
  • Commonly used in Cantonese cuisine and names, often conveying gentleness and refinement.

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