煴 (yūn) - Yun — warm & gentle heat

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yūn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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煴 · yūn

Yun — warm;

gentle heat;

to simmer;

to warm up gradually;

also refers to a type of ancient brazier.

Yun — warmgentle heatto simmer

Usage highlights

Simmering fireTo warm gentlyAncient brazierSimmer soupWarm handsGentle heat cooking

Synonyms

  • 温— warm; mild
  • 暖— warm; heating
  • 焖— to braise; to simmer

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soup is simmering on the stove (汤在炉子上煴着).
  • He warmed his hands by the fire (他在火边煴手).
  • Use gentle heat to cook this dish (用文火煴这道菜).
  • The room was kept warm with a brazier (用煴炉保持房间温暖).

Collocations

  • Simmering fire(煴火)
  • To warm gently(煴暖)
  • Ancient brazier(煴炉)
  • Simmer soup(煴汤)
  • Warm hands(煴手)
  • Gentle heat cooking(煴煮)

Idioms

  • Warm as spring breeze(煴煴如春)
  • Gentle fire and slow cooking(文火慢煴)
  • Warmth that permeates gradually(煴煴而入)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, 煴 represents the ideal gentle heat for preserving nutrients and flavors.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing ancient heating methods and ceremonial warmth.
  • Associated with the concept of gradual, penetrating warmth rather than intense heat.

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