烼 (xù) - To dry or warm by fire & to scorch

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xù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

烼 · xù

To dry or warm by fire;

to scorch;

to expose to heat.

To dry or warm by fireto scorchto expose to heat.

Usage highlights

Drying by fireWarming by fireScorching earthFire dryingHeat treatment

Synonyms

  • 烘— to dry or warm by heat
  • 烤— to bake or roast
  • 焙— to dry over slow fire

Antonyms

  • 湿— wet or moist
  • 润— moist or lubricate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Drying herbs by fire(烼药)
  • Warming clothes near the fire(烼衣)
  • Scorching the earth(烼土)

Collocations

  • Drying by fire(烼药)
  • Warming by fire(烼衣)
  • Scorching earth(烼土)
  • Fire drying(火烼)
  • Heat treatment(烼治)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in ancient Chinese medical texts describing the process of drying medicinal herbs using fire.
  • It represents a specific method of heat treatment used in traditional Chinese medicine preparation.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is considered archaic.

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