焪 (qióng) - To dry or roast by fire & to bake

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qióng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

焪 · qióng

To dry or roast by fire;

to bake;

to warm something by heating.

To dry or roast by fireto baketo warm something by heating.

Usage highlights

Dry by heatingRoast medicinal herbsWarm by fireBaking methodFire drying

Synonyms

  • 烘— to bake, to roast, to dry by fire
  • 烤— to bake, to roast, to toast
  • 焙— to cure over a slow fire, to dry by heat

Antonyms

  • 湿— wet, moist, damp
  • 潮— damp, moist, humid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmers dried the grain by heating (焪干).
  • Traditional method of roasting medicinal herbs (焪药).
  • They warmed the room with a fire (焪暖房间).

Collocations

  • Dry by heating(焪干)
  • Roast medicinal herbs(焪药)
  • Warm by fire(焪暖)
  • Baking method(焪法)
  • Fire drying(火焪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in traditional Chinese medicine and agricultural practices for drying herbs and grains.
  • Represents an ancient method of food preservation and medicinal preparation using controlled heat.
  • The character combines fire (火) with a phonetic component, emphasizing its thermal nature.

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