(dialect) to cook in salt or sand, inside a sealed pot
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 火, rank #29925, Very Hard
焗
jú
to steam
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 火, rank #29925, Very Hard
jú(ju2) T2
1to bake, to roast; to suffocate; stuffy
2(dialect) to cook in salt or sand, inside a sealed pot
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March 24, 2026
焗jú(ju2)
The character 焗 (jú) primarily means 'to bake' or 'to roast' and is often used in culinary contexts. It can also imply a sense of suffocation or stuffiness, especially in terms of air quality. This character is commonly associated with cooking methods that involve sealing food for moisture retention, such as baking or steaming.
Strokes11Radical火Frequency#29925DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, different cooking methods like baking and roasting are integral to traditional dishes, such as '焗大虾' (baked shrimp), showcasing regional flavors and techniques.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef named 'Jú' who is famous for his baked dishes. Picture him locking delicious ingredients in a sealed pot, creating a 'stuffy' atmosphere filled with mouth-watering aromas, making it unforgettable.
Meanings of 焗
jú(ju2)
1to bake, to roast; to suffocate; stuffy
2(dialect) to cook in salt or sand, inside a sealed pot
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焗Simplified
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火Radical
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Quick Contrast
烤 (kǎo) vs 焗 (jú): use 焗 when referring to baking with moisture retention, while 烤 is for dry roasting.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a chef named 'Jú' who is famous for his baked dishes. Picture him locking delicious ingredients in a sealed pot, creating a 'stuffy' atmosphere filled with mouth-watering aromas, making it unforgettable.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 焗 (jú) with similar-sounding words or characters that denote different cooking methods. It's more common in informal contexts or specific culinary discussions. Collocations include terms like '焗饭' (baked rice) and '焗鸡' (baked chicken).
HSK Study Tips
Although 焗 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to cooking terms that are often covered in HSK levels 3-5. Students should focus on understanding its uses in dialogues about food preparation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, different cooking methods like baking and roasting are integral to traditional dishes, such as '焗大虾' (baked shrimp), showcasing regional flavors and techniques.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 焗 to mean 'to steam' exclusively, neglecting its broader baking and roasting implications. For example, saying '我焗鱼' (I steam fish) is incorrect if they mean 'bake fish'; it should be '我烤鱼' (I bake fish).
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Cultural Notes for 焗
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In Chinese cuisine, different cooking methods like baking and roasting are integral to traditional dishes, such as '焗大虾' (baked shrimp), showcasing regional flavors and techniques.
Word Family of 焗
Words Containing This Character1
焗júto steam
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Frequently Asked Questions about 焗
It is pronounced as 'jú', with the tone being the second tone in Mandarin.
Yes, it can also imply cooking in a sealed environment, which includes techniques like steaming.
It is more commonly used in informal culinary discussions but can appear in formal cooking literature as well.
