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煺tuìto pluck poultry; to skin meatv, 13 strokes, radical 火
煺tuìto pluck poultry or depilate pigs using hot waterunknown, 13 strokes, radical 火
tuì(tui4)tui T4
  1. 1to pluck poultry; to skin meat
  2. 2to pluck poultry or depilate pigs using hot water
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March 24, 2026

煺tuì(tui4)

The character 煺 (tuì) refers to the process of plucking feathers from poultry or depilating pigs using hot water. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly when preparing meat for cooking. It carries a connotation of preparing animals for consumption, often seen in traditional practices.

Strokes13Radical火
Cultural note

The practice of plucking poultry and preparing animals is deeply rooted in Chinese culinary traditions, especially in rural areas where farm-to-table practices are common. Understanding this term gives insight into the preparation methods used in traditional Chinese cooking.

Memory tip

Imagine a chef named 'Tui' who is so skilled at plucking feathers that he does it with a hot flame (the radical 火 represents fire). Visualize him confidently preparing a chicken, emphasizing the connection between his name and the act of removing feathers using heat.

Meanings of 煺

tuì(tui4)
1to pluck poultry; to skin meat
2to pluck poultry or depilate pigs using hot water
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About 煺

煺Simplified
13Strokes
火Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 煺 with similar characters related to cooking but with different meanings. This term is generally informal and specific to culinary practices, so it's less likely to be used in formal writing. Common collocations include '煺毛' (pluck feathers) and '煺猪毛' (depilate pig hair).

HSK Study Tips

Although 煺 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3's focus on food and cooking-related terms. Students should focus on understanding the context in which animal preparation is discussed, as it may appear in dialogues about traditional Chinese cuisine.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 煺 in contexts unrelated to cooking or animal preparation, such as using it in a formal setting. For example, saying '我们要煺这份报告' (We need to pluck this report) is incorrect; use '撰写' (write) instead.

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Etymology of 煺

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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To prepare 退 to cook 火; 退 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 煺

IDS Structure⿰火退
煺Full character
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火Huo3
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退tui4
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How to say to pluck poultry; to skin meat in Chinese

“to pluck poultry; to skin meat” in Chinese is煺tuì

The character 煺 (tuì) refers to the process of plucking feathers from poultry or depilating pigs using hot water. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly when preparing meat for cooking. It carries a connotation of preparing animals for consumption, often seen in traditional practices.

When to use 煺

Learners often confuse 煺 with similar characters related to cooking but with different meanings. This term is generally informal and specific to culinary practices, so it's less likely to be used in formal writing. Common collocations include '煺毛' (pluck feathers) and '煺猪毛' (depilate pig hair).

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 煺 in contexts unrelated to cooking or animal preparation, such as using it in a formal setting. For example, saying '我们要煺这份报告' (We need to pluck this report) is incorrect; use '撰写' (write) instead.

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Word Family of 煺

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煺tuìto pluck poultry or depilate pigs using hot water

Frequently asked questions about 煺

It means to pluck feathers from poultry or depilate pigs using hot water.

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