焢 (hōng) - To cook by steaming or simmering & a cooking method involving heating with steam or

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hōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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焢 · hōng

To cook by steaming or simmering;

a cooking method involving heating with steam or boiling.

To cook by steaming or simmeringa cooking method involving heating with steam or

Usage highlights

Steaming methodSteamed vegetablesSteam cookingSteamed dishesSteam potSteam heat

Synonyms

  • 蒸— to steam (more common term)
  • 炖— to stew, to simmer

Antonyms

  • 炸— to fry (opposite cooking method)
  • 烤— to bake, to roast

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We can cook vegetables by steaming (焢菜).
  • This dish is prepared using the steaming method (焢煮法).
  • The restaurant specializes in steamed cuisine (焢类美食).

Collocations

  • Steaming method(焢法)
  • Steamed vegetables(焢菜)
  • Steam cooking(焢煮)
  • Steamed dishes(焢类)
  • Steam pot(焢锅)
  • Steam heat(焢热)

Idioms

  • Steaming hot(焢焢热)
  • Steam and simmer(焢炖)
  • Steam cooking method(焢饪法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in culinary contexts, particularly in Chinese cooking techniques.
  • Represents a traditional cooking method that preserves nutrients and flavors.
  • Common in Taiwanese and Southern Chinese culinary vocabulary.

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