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March 24, 2026
瀹yuè(yue4)
The character 瀹 (yuè) primarily means 'to boil' or 'to soak,' often in the context of preparing food or cleansing items. It conveys the idea of using water to cleanse or prepare something, making it common in cooking and cleaning contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culinary culture, boiling is a fundamental cooking technique, often used for both preparing ingredients and cleaning utensils. The act of soaking is also considered essential for ensuring food safety and cleanliness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large pot of water boiling over a fire, where the steam rises like a dragon (the character has a radical that resembles water). Visualize this dragon 'yuè' (which sounds like 'yue') helping you wash your dishes, as it soaks and cleanses them in boiling water.
Meanings of 瀹
yuè(yue4)
1to boil, to soak; to cleanse, to wash
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AI Study Notes for 瀹
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large pot of water boiling over a fire, where the steam rises like a dragon (the character has a radical that resembles water). Visualize this dragon 'yuè' (which sounds like 'yue') helping you wash your dishes, as it soaks and cleanses them in boiling water.
Usage Notes
This character is typically used in more formal contexts related to cooking or cleaning. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone ‘yuè’ can be confused with other similar-sounding words. It often appears in compound words, such as 瀹水 (to boil water).
HSK Study Tips
Although 瀹 is not listed in HSK levels, it relates closely to HSK Level 3 vocabulary about cooking and cleaning. Students should focus on the usage of related terms and practice forming sentences that describe actions like boiling or soaking.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culinary culture, boiling is a fundamental cooking technique, often used for both preparing ingredients and cleaning utensils. The act of soaking is also considered essential for ensuring food safety and cleanliness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瀹 with similar characters like 煮. For example, saying '我把菜瀹了' (I boiled the vegetables) is incorrect; it should be '我把菜煮了' (I cooked the vegetables).
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Cultural Notes for 瀹
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In Chinese culinary culture, boiling is a fundamental cooking technique, often used for both preparing ingredients and cleaning utensils. The act of soaking is also considered essential for ensuring food safety and cleanliness.
Word Family of 瀹
Words Containing This Character1
瀹yuèto boil
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瀹
瀹 (yuè) focuses more on soaking or boiling in a cleaning context, while 煮 (zhǔ) specifically means to cook or boil food.
Yes, but it is more formal; in casual settings, you might use simpler terms like 煮.
It may appear in more traditional or formal recipes, particularly those emphasizing cleansing or preparation.
