煹 (gòu) - To warm oneself by a fire & to dry or heat by fire.

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煹 · gòu

To warm oneself by a fire;

to dry or heat by fire.

To warm oneself by a fireto dry or heat by fire.

Usage highlights

Warming by fireDrying by fireHeating by fireFire

Synonyms

  • 烤— to roast, to bake
  • 烘— to warm by fire, to dry
  • 暖— to warm, warmth

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Warming hands by the fire(煹火取暖)
  • Drying clothes near the fire(煹干衣物)
  • Heating food over the flames(煹热食物)

Collocations

  • Warming by fire(煹火)
  • Drying by fire(煹干)
  • Heating by fire(煹热)
  • Fire-warming(煹暖)
  • Fire-drying(煹燥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects traditional practices of using fire for warmth and drying in pre-modern societies.
  • Represents a specific method of heat application in historical daily life.

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