馇 (chā) - To cook by boiling & to make congee or porridge

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chā ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

馇 · chā

To cook by boiling;

to make congee or porridge;

to stir-fry while adding liquid gradually.

To cook by boilingto make congee or porridgeto stir-fry while adding liquid gradually.

Usage highlights

cook congeestirmake porridgecook with brothprepare gruel

Synonyms

  • 煮— to boil, to cook
  • 熬— to simmer, to decoct

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is cooking congee (馇粥).
  • The chef is stir-frying with broth (馇菜).
  • This method requires gradual liquid addition (馇炒).

Collocations

  • cook congee(馇粥)
  • stir-fry with liquid(馇炒)
  • make porridge(馇饭)
  • cook with broth(馇汤)
  • prepare gruel(馇糊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in northern Chinese dialects, especially in culinary contexts.
  • Reflects traditional cooking methods where gradual liquid addition is key to texture.

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