熥 (tēng) - To heat up food or warm something by & to warm up previously cooked food.

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熥 · tēng

To heat up food or warm something by steaming or placing over heat;

to warm up previously cooked food.

To heat up food or warm something byto warm up previously cooked food.

Usage highlights

Heat up steamed bunsWarm up leftoversWarm handsHeat soupWarm foodHeat dishes

Synonyms

  • 热— to heat (more general term)
  • 蒸— to steam (specifically using steam)

Antonyms

  • 凉— to cool
  • 冰— to ice/freeze

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to warm up the buns (熥馒头).
  • She heated the leftovers (熥剩菜).
  • He warmed his hands by the stove (熥手).
  • We'll heat up the soup for dinner (熥汤).

Collocations

  • Heat up steamed buns(熥馒头)
  • Warm up leftovers(熥剩菜)
  • Warm hands(熥手)
  • Heat soup(熥汤)
  • Warm food(熥饭)
  • Heat dishes(熥菜)

Idioms

  • Heat up cold buns(熥冷馒头)
  • Warm over the fire(熥火取暖)
  • Heat yesterday's rice(熥隔夜饭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Common in northern Chinese dialects, particularly in home cooking contexts.
  • Reflects practical food preparation methods in traditional Chinese households.
  • Often associated with reheating staple foods like mantou (steamed buns).

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