煾 (ēn) - To warm gently & to heat slowly

煾Tone 1

ēn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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煾 · ēn

To warm gently;

to heat slowly;

to simmer.

To warm gentlyto heat slowlyto simmer.

Usage highlights

Simmer soupWarm wineSlow heatingGently warmSimmer medicine

Synonyms

  • 煨— to stew over a slow fire
  • 炖— to stew, to simmer
  • 温— to warm, to heat gently

Antonyms

  • 沸— to boil vigorously
  • 炸— to deep-fry

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Simmer the soup over low heat (用小火煾汤).
  • Warm the wine gently before serving (上桌前把酒煾一下).
  • The medicine needs to be simmered slowly (这药需要慢慢煾).

Collocations

  • Simmer soup(煾汤)
  • Warm wine(煾酒)
  • Slow heating(煾火)
  • Gently warm(微煾)
  • Simmer medicine(煾药)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and primarily appears in classical or specialized culinary/medical contexts.
  • It describes a specific cooking technique involving gentle, sustained heat rather than rapid boiling.

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