() - To burn, to roast, to cook over a & a method of cooking involving slow simmering or

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To burn, to roast, to cook over a slow fire;

a method of cooking involving slow simmering or smoking.

To burn, to roast, to cook over aa method of cooking involving slow simmering or

Usage highlights

Slow roastingSimmering fishGentle cookingSmoking meatSlow fire cooking

Synonyms

  • to roast, to bake
  • to smoke, to fumigate
  • to stew, to simmer

Antonyms

  • raw, uncooked
  • cold, chilled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef slowly roasted the meat (熓肉).
  • They cooked the fish over a gentle fire (熓鱼).
  • This cooking method requires patience (熓煮 method).

Collocations

  • Slow roasting(熓肉)
  • Simmering fish(熓鱼)
  • Gentle cooking(熓煮)
  • Smoking meat(熓熏)
  • Slow fire cooking(熓火)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional Chinese cooking techniques involving slow, controlled heating.
  • Often associated with preservation methods and flavor development in Chinese cuisine.

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