飪 (rèn) - Cook, prepare food — specifically refers to the

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飪 · rèn

Cook, prepare food — specifically refers to the process of cooking food until it's done and ready to eat.

Cook, prepare food — specifically refers to the

Usage highlights

CookingCooking skillsCooking methodCooking timeCooking ingredientsCooking utensils

Synonyms

  • 烹— to cook, to boil
  • 煮— to boil, to cook
  • 烧— to roast, to burn, to cook

Antonyms

  • 生— raw, uncooked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is cooking dinner (烹饪晚餐).
  • This kitchen is used for cooking (烹饪厨房).
  • He specializes in Chinese cooking (中式烹饪).
  • The food needs more cooking time (烹饪时间).

Collocations

  • Cooking(烹饪)
  • Cooking skills(烹饪技能)
  • Cooking method(烹饪方法)
  • Cooking time(烹饪时间)
  • Cooking ingredients(烹饪原料)
  • Cooking utensils(烹饪器具)

Idioms

  • Cook a meal with skill(烹饪有术)
  • Master the art of cooking(精通烹饪)
  • The way of cooking(烹饪之道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cooking has deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition, representing family, hospitality, and cultural identity.
  • The character appears in ancient texts related to food preparation and culinary arts.
  • Chinese culinary culture emphasizes the balance of flavors, textures, and nutritional values in cooking.

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