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March 24, 2026
焢hōng(hong1)
The character 焢 (hōng) conveys the meaning of anger or rage, often referring to an intense emotional state. It is also associated with a specific dish, slow-braised pork belly, which highlights its culinary significance in Chinese culture. The character has an archaic usage referring to an angry appearance, emphasizing its emotional connotations.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, slow-braised pork belly (焢肉) is a beloved dish, especially in regions like Jiangsu and Zhejiang, symbolizing comfort and family gatherings. Its preparation reflects the importance of patience in both cooking and life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pot of pork belly simmering slowly over a fire, the heat representing the simmering anger in a person's heart. The character 焢 looks like a pot (the bottom part) with flames (the radical 火) rising up, symbolizing both the cooking process and the fiery emotion.
Meanings of 焢
hōng(hong1)
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1anger, rage; slow-braised pork belly
2angry appearance (archaic)
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焢Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pot of pork belly simmering slowly over a fire, the heat representing the simmering anger in a person's heart. The character 焢 looks like a pot (the bottom part) with flames (the radical 火) rising up, symbolizing both the cooking process and the fiery emotion.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 焢 with similar characters related to anger and cooking. It is more informal and may not be suitable for formal writing. When discussing food, combine it with terms like '肉' (meat) to specify dishes, such as 焢肉.
HSK Study Tips
Although 焢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of food-related terms and emotional expressions in Chinese. Focus on the cooking methods and emotions associated with food to connect this word with others at your level.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, slow-braised pork belly (焢肉) is a beloved dish, especially in regions like Jiangsu and Zhejiang, symbolizing comfort and family gatherings. Its preparation reflects the importance of patience in both cooking and life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 焢 in formal contexts where more standard terms for anger or culinary references are expected. For example, saying '我感到焢' (I feel anger) is incorrect; instead, use '我感到愤怒' (I feel angry).
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Cultural Notes for 焢
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In Chinese cuisine, slow-braised pork belly (焢肉) is a beloved dish, especially in regions like Jiangsu and Zhejiang, symbolizing comfort and family gatherings. Its preparation reflects the importance of patience in both cooking and life.
Word Family of 焢
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焢hōngangry appearance (archaic)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 焢
In a culinary context, 焢 refers specifically to slow-braised pork belly, a popular dish in Chinese cuisine.
It is pronounced as 'hōng', with a high tone.
It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in discussions about food or emotions.
