胹 (ér) - To cook by boiling or stewing & to simmer.

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胹 · ér

To cook by boiling or stewing;

to simmer.

To cook by boiling or stewingto simmer.

Usage highlights

Simmered meatBoiling and stewingStewing methodSlow simmeringCooked by boilingSimmered delicacy

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 生— raw, uncooked
  • 烤— to roast, to bake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef simmered the meat (胹肉).
  • Ancient cooking methods included boiling (胹煮).
  • The recipe requires slow stewing (胹炖).

Collocations

  • Simmered meat(胹肉)
  • Boiling and stewing(胹煮)
  • Stewing method(胹法)
  • Slow simmering(胹炖)
  • Cooked by boiling(胹熟)
  • Simmered delicacy(胹珍)

Idioms

  • Bear's paw simmered(熊蹯之胹)
  • Turtle simmered(胹鳖)
  • Simmered delicacies(胹珍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ancient cooking techniques.
  • Used in historical culinary contexts, particularly for premium ingredients like bear's paw.
  • Represents traditional Chinese slow-cooking methods that preserve flavor and texture.

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