臇 (juǎn) - Juǎn — to stew or simmer meat & to cook until thick and rich

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juǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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臇 · juǎn

Juǎn — to stew or simmer meat;

to cook until thick and rich;

a thick, rich sauce or gravy.

Juǎn — to stew or simmer meatto cook until thick and richa thick, rich sauce or gravy.

Usage highlights

stewed meatthick saucesimmering methodcooking until thickrich stew

Synonyms

  • 炖— to stew, braise
  • 煨— to simmer over slow fire
  • 煮— to boil, cook

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef stewed the meat until tender (臇肉).
  • This dish has a rich, thick sauce (臇汁).
  • He prefers simmered dishes (臇饪).

Collocations

  • stewed meat(臇肉)
  • thick sauce(臇汁)
  • simmering method(臇法)
  • cooking until thick(臇饪)
  • rich stew(臇羹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese culinary texts, describing a specific cooking technique.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese emphasis on texture and sauce consistency in cuisine.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily of historical or literary interest.

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