Meanings of 烩
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AI Study Notes for 烩
炖 (dùn) refers specifically to stewing, often at a lower temperature for a longer time, while 烩 (huì) implies a quicker cooking method with a mixture of ingredients.
A common mistake is to confuse 烩 (huì) with 炖 (dùn), which also means to stew but typically refers to a longer cooking process. This term is more informal and is often used in home cooking rather than in formal contexts. Be cautious with the third tone; it can be easy to mispronounce.
Although 烩 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 3 cooking-related vocabulary like 煮 (zhǔ, to boil) and 炒 (chǎo, to stir-fry). Students should focus on the cooking context to better understand its usage in related phrases.
Learners often mistakenly use 烩 to refer to any type of cooking method, but it specifically denotes braising or stewing. For instance, saying '我想烩这个' (I want to cook this) is incorrect; a more appropriate verb like 煮 (boil) should be used instead.
Pronunciation of 烩
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Etymology of 烩
Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 会 represents the sound. Simplified form of 燴.
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Case file: 烩
Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 会 represents the sound. Simplified form of 燴.
- 1The meaning half火 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half会 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfire
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ragout; to braise, to cook in Chinese
“ragout; to braise, to cook” in Chinese is烩
The character 烩 (huì) refers to a cooking method involving braising or stewing, often with a mixture of ingredients. It is commonly used in the context of preparing dishes that are simmered in soy sauce and vinegar, resulting in rich flavors. This term is prevalent in Chinese culinary contexts, particularly in describing certain types of meat or vegetable dishes.
When to use 烩
A common mistake is to confuse 烩 (huì) with 炖 (dùn), which also means to stew but typically refers to a longer cooking process. This term is more informal and is often used in home cooking rather than in formal contexts. Be cautious with the third tone; it can be easy to mispronounce.
烩 or something close to it
炖 (dùn) refers specifically to stewing, often at a lower temperature for a longer time, while 烩 (huì) implies a quicker cooking method with a mixture of ingredients.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 烩 to refer to any type of cooking method, but it specifically denotes braising or stewing. For instance, saying '我想烩这个' (I want to cook this) is incorrect; a more appropriate verb like 煮 (boil) should be used instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 烩
烩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
这座宫殿完全是各种建筑风格的大杂____。
The palace is a complete hotch-potch of architectural styles.
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Word Family of 烩
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Frequently Asked Questions about 烩
Dishes such as braised meats and stewed vegetables often use 烩 as a cooking method.
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