熝 (lù) - To simmer, stew, or braise — a cooking

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熝 · lù

To simmer, stew, or braise — a cooking method involving slow cooking in liquid.

To simmer, stew, or braise — a cooking

Usage highlights

simmered meatbraised dishstewed chickenslow braisingbraised porksimmering pot

Synonyms

  • 炖— stew, braise
  • 煮— boil, cook
  • 熬— simmer, decoct

Antonyms

  • 炒— stir-fry (dry heat cooking)
  • 烤— roast, bake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef is simmering the meat (熝肉).
  • This is a traditional braised dish (熝菜).
  • She prefers stewed chicken (熝鸡).
  • The recipe calls for slow braising (慢熝).

Collocations

  • simmered meat(熝肉)
  • braised dish(熝菜)
  • stewed chicken(熝鸡)
  • slow braising(慢熝)
  • braised pork(熝猪肉)
  • simmering pot(熝锅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to traditional Chinese slow-cooking techniques, often used in regional cuisines.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in culinary contexts.

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