烰 (fú) - To steam & to cook by steaming

烰Tone 2

fú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

烰 · fú

To steam;

to cook by steaming;

to rise (of steam);

to bubble up;

to boil.

To steamto cook by steamingto rise (of steam)

Usage highlights

Steam bunsSteam risingSteam cookingSteam fishSteam meatSteam vegetables

Synonyms

  • 蒸— to steam (more common modern term)
  • 炊— to cook, to steam

Antonyms

  • 烤— to roast, to bake
  • 炸— to fry, to deep-fry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Steam the buns (烰馒头).
  • The hot spring water bubbles up (温泉烰烰).
  • Steam the fish until cooked (把鱼烰熟).
  • Steam rising from the pot (锅中烰气).

Collocations

  • Steam buns(烰馒头)
  • Steam rising(烰烰)
  • Steam cooking(烰饪)
  • Steam fish(烰鱼)
  • Steam meat(烰肉)
  • Steam vegetables(烰菜)

Idioms

  • Steam rising abundantly(烰烰蒸蒸)
  • Bubbling and boiling(烰沸)
  • Steaming hot(烰热)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese cooking methods, particularly steaming which is considered a healthy way to prepare food.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing the process of cooking and the appearance of steam.
  • Represents the transformation of raw ingredients through the application of steam and heat.

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