煻 (táng) - To warm & to heat gently

煻Tone 2

táng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

煻 · táng

To warm;

to heat gently;

to roast;

to bake;

to scorch.

To warmto heat gentlyto roast

Usage highlights

To warm by fireRoasted chestnutsBaked sweet potatoGently heatedTo scorch grain

Synonyms

  • 烤— to roast; to bake
  • 烘— to warm by fire; to bake
  • 焙— to dry by heat; to cure over a fire

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The baker gently warms the dough (煻面).
  • She roasted chestnuts over the fire (煻栗子).
  • They used hot ashes to bake the sweet potatoes (煻红薯).

Collocations

  • To warm by fire(煻火)
  • Roasted chestnuts(煻栗子)
  • Baked sweet potato(煻红薯)
  • Gently heated(煻热)
  • To scorch grain(煻谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional cooking methods using fire, ashes, or gentle heat.
  • Reflects historical food preparation techniques before modern ovens.
  • Often used in contexts of roasting or baking in hot ashes or embers.

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