煨 (wēi) - To stew or simmer slowly over a low & to roast in hot ashes or embers

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煨 · wēi

To stew or simmer slowly over a low fire;

to roast in hot ashes or embers;

to warm oneself by a fire.

To stew or simmer slowly over a lowto roast in hot ashes or embersto warm oneself by a fire.

Usage highlights

Stew meatSimmer soupRoast in ashesWarm by fireSlow cookingSimmered abalone

Synonyms

  • 炖— to stew, braise
  • 煮— to boil, cook
  • 烤— to roast, bake

Antonyms

  • 爆— to quick-fry, explode (opposite cooking method)
  • 炒— to stir-fry quickly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Grandma stewed the pork ribs (煨排骨).
  • We roasted sweet potatoes in the embers (煨红薯).
  • He warmed his hands by the stove (在炉边煨手).
  • This dish requires slow simmering (这道菜需要小火煨).

Collocations

  • Stew meat(煨肉)
  • Simmer soup(煨汤)
  • Roast in ashes(煨烤)
  • Warm by fire(煨火)
  • Slow cooking(煨煮)
  • Simmered abalone(煨鲍鱼)

Idioms

  • Simmer slowly over low heat(文火慢煨)
  • Warming wine by the fire(煨酒谈心)
  • Food cooked in embers is exceptionally fragrant(煨烬生香)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents a traditional Chinese cooking method using low, indirect heat for tenderizing tough ingredients.
  • Associated with rustic, home-style cooking and winter warmth activities.
  • Reflects the Chinese culinary philosophy of 'slow cooking brings out true flavors'.

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