烀 (hū) - To cook or simmer food slowly in a

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hū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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烀 · hū

To cook or simmer food slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.

To cook or simmer food slowly in a

Usage highlights

simmer meatsimmer porksimmer sweet potatoessimmer until tendercovered pot simmeringsimmered dish

Synonyms

  • 炖— stew, braise
  • 煮— boil, cook
  • 焖— braise, simmer covered

Antonyms

  • 炒— stir-fry
  • 炸— deep-fry
  • 烤— roast, bake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is simmering pork (烀猪肉).
  • We cooked sweet potatoes in the pot (烀地瓜).
  • This method makes the meat very tender (烀得很烂).

Collocations

  • simmer meat(烀肉)
  • simmer pork(烀猪肉)
  • simmer sweet potatoes(烀地瓜)
  • simmer until tender(烀烂)
  • covered pot simmering(烀锅)
  • simmered dish(烀菜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 烀 is a cooking technique in northern Chinese cuisine, particularly in home-style cooking
  • The method involves slow cooking with minimal liquid to preserve flavors and nutrients
  • Commonly used for root vegetables and tougher cuts of meat to achieve tenderness

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