Definition
烹 is a formal verb that refers to specific cooking methods: boiling (as in 烹茶 'brew tea') or stir-frying quickly with sauce. It is more commonly seen in compound words like 烹饪 (cuisine) and 烹调 (cooking techniques) than as a standalone verb. When used alone, its exact meaning depends on the context—whether the food is being boiled or quickly fried.
v.
to boil (food, tea, etc.)to stir-fry quickly with sauceto cook (formal, often in compound words)
Examples
- 烹，。Mǔqīn zài chúfáng pēng chá, děng zhe kèrén lái.Mother is brewing tea in the kitchen, waiting for the guests to arrive.
- 烹，。Zhè dào yú pēng de shíjiān tài cháng, wèidào bù hǎo le.This fish was boiled too long; the flavor is not good.
- 烹，。Yòng dàhuǒ pēng yíxià, jiù néng suǒ zhù ròu de shuǐfèn.Stir-fry it over high heat briefly, and it will lock in the meat's moisture.
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