饪 (rèn) - to cook food until done & to prepare a meal

饪Tone 4

rèn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 饣

仁荣

饪 · rèn

to cook food until done;

to prepare a meal

to cook food until doneto prepare a meal

Usage highlights

cookingculinary skillscook until doneculinary artcooking methodcooking utensils

Synonyms

  • 烹— to cook; to boil
  • 煮— to boil; to cook
  • 烧— to burn; to cook

Antonyms

  • 生— raw; uncooked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef is cooking delicious food (烹饪美食).
  • This kitchen is fully equipped for cooking (烹饪设备齐全).
  • She has excellent cooking skills (烹饪技巧高超).

Collocations

  • cooking(烹饪)
  • culinary skills(饪技)
  • cook until done(饪熟)
  • culinary art(饪艺)
  • cooking method(饪法)
  • cooking utensils(饪具)

Idioms

  • To cook a meal for parents(烹饪奉亲)
  • The art of cooking and seasoning(饪调之术)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese culture, cooking was considered one of the essential life skills and an important part of family life.
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing culinary arts and household management.
  • Proper cooking (饪) was seen as a way to show filial piety and care for family members.

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