熭 (wèi) - To dry or scorch by fire & to expose to intense heat.

熭Tone 4

wèi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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熭 · wèi

To dry or scorch by fire;

to expose to intense heat.

To dry or scorch by fireto expose to intense heat.

Usage highlights

Scorch the earthDry grainsDry clothesSun scorchingFire drying

Synonyms

  • 晒— to sun-dry
  • 烤— to bake or roast
  • 烘— to dry by heat

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun scorched the earth (熭土).
  • Ancient method of drying grains (熭谷).
  • The fire dried the wet clothes (熭衣).

Collocations

  • Scorch the earth(熭土)
  • Dry grains(熭谷)
  • Dry clothes(熭衣)
  • Sun scorching(日熭)
  • Fire drying(火熭)

Idioms

  • Scorching sun and parched earth(熭日焦土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing agricultural or natural processes.
  • Reflects ancient methods of food preservation and material treatment using fire or sun.

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