烙 (lào) - To brand & to iron (clothes)

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烙 · lào

To brand;

to iron (clothes);

to bake (in a pan);

to scorch.

To brandto iron (clothes)to bake (in a pan)

Usage highlights

Branding ironPancakeBrandScorch markIron clothesElectric iron

Synonyms

  • 烫— to scald; to burn
  • 印— to print; to stamp
  • 烤— to bake; to roast

Antonyms

  • 冰— ice; to freeze
  • 凉— cool; to cool down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She irons clothes (烙衣服).
  • They brand cattle with a hot iron (烙印).
  • Grandma makes pancakes on a griddle (烙饼).
  • The hot pan left a mark (烙痕).

Collocations

  • Branding iron(烙铁)
  • Pancake(烙饼)
  • Brand(烙印)
  • Scorch mark(烙痕)
  • Iron clothes(烙衣服)
  • Electric iron(电烙铁)

Idioms

  • Branded on the heart and engraved on the bones(烙骨铭心)
  • Leave an indelible impression(烙印深刻)
  • Imprint deeply in the mind(深深烙印)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with branding of criminals or livestock, leaving permanent marks.
  • In culinary context, refers to traditional method of cooking flatbreads on hot surfaces.
  • Metaphorically used to describe deep, lasting impressions or memories.

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