燩 (què) - To parch & to dry by fire

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què ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

燩 · què

To parch;

to dry by fire;

to scorch;

to burn.

To parchto dry by fireto scorch

Usage highlights

Parch dryScorch and burnDry by fireSun parchParch grains

Synonyms

  • 烤— to roast; to bake
  • 烘— to dry by heat
  • 晒— to dry in the sun

Antonyms

  • 湿— wet; moist
  • 润— moist; humid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun parched the earth (太阳燩干了土地).
  • They used fire to dry the grains (他们用火燩干谷物).
  • The intense heat scorched the plants (酷热燩焦了植物).

Collocations

  • Parch dry(燩干)
  • Scorch and burn(燩焦)
  • Dry by fire(火燩)
  • Sun parch(日燩)
  • Parch grains(燩谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts describing the drying or parching process, often of agricultural products.
  • It represents an ancient method of food preservation using fire or sun exposure.
  • The character combines the fire radical with a phonetic component, indicating its association with heat.

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