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焙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
焙bèito bake, to roast; to dry by the firev, 12 strokes, radical 火, rank #43134, Very Hard
焙bèito dry over a fireunknown, 12 strokes, radical 火, rank #43134, Very Hard
bèi(bei4) T4
  1. 1to bake, to roast; to dry by the fire
  2. 2to dry over a fire
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March 24, 2026

焙bèi(bei4)

The character 焙 (bèi) refers to the process of baking or roasting food, typically involving heating it in an oven or over a fire. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly when discussing methods of cooking that enhance flavor and texture. It can also imply drying something using heat, making it versatile in cooking and food preparation.

Strokes12Radical火Frequency#43134DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, the method of 焙 is crucial for making traditional snacks such as roasted nuts and baked mooncakes, which are often enjoyed during festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Memory Tip

Imagine a baker (bèi) holding a golden loaf of bread, which is perfectly roasted in the oven. The character 焙 looks like a fire, with the '火' (fire) radical at the bottom, symbolizing the heat used in baking. Picture the baker carefully monitoring the heat to ensure the bread is just right.

Meanings of 焙

bèi(bei4)
1to bake, to roast; to dry by the fire
2to dry over a fire
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About 焙

焙Simplified
12Strokes
火Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 焙

Quick Contrast

焗 (jú) refers specifically to baking in a covered environment, while 焙 (bèi) can imply roasting or baking without a cover, making it more versatile in cooking contexts.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 焙 with similar terms like 烤 (kǎo, to roast) or 煮 (zhǔ, to boil). While 烤 refers to roasting with dry heat, 焙 specifically emphasizes baking and drying. It's primarily used in informal contexts related to cooking, so be mindful of its application in more formal discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding 焙 can enrich your culinary vocabulary, especially as you learn related cooking terms. Focus on its connection to other cooking methods like 烤 (kǎo) and 煮 (zhǔ) to grasp different cooking techniques.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation of 焙 (bèi) with similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'kǎo' instead of 'bèi' when referring to baking. Remember that 焙 specifically emphasizes the baking and drying aspect.

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Etymology of 焙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 咅 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

fire

Semantic (meaning)火
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Phonetic (sound)咅
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Case file: 焙

Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 咅 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half火 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half咅 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfire
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 焙?

Decomposition of 焙

IDS Structure⿰火咅
焙Full Character
=
火Huo3
left
咅pou3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 焙?

How to say to bake, to roast; to dry by the fire in Chinese

“to bake, to roast; to dry by the fire” in Chinese is焙bèi

The character 焙 (bèi) refers to the process of baking or roasting food, typically involving heating it in an oven or over a fire. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly when discussing methods of cooking that enhance flavor and texture. It can also imply drying something using heat, making it versatile in cooking and food preparation.

When to use 焙

Learners often confuse 焙 with similar terms like 烤 (kǎo, to roast) or 煮 (zhǔ, to boil). While 烤 refers to roasting with dry heat, 焙 specifically emphasizes baking and drying. It's primarily used in informal contexts related to cooking, so be mindful of its application in more formal discussions.

焙 or something close to it

焗 (jú) refers specifically to baking in a covered environment, while 焙 (bèi) can imply roasting or baking without a cover, making it more versatile in cooking contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation of 焙 (bèi) with similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'kǎo' instead of 'bèi' when referring to baking. Remember that 焙 specifically emphasizes the baking and drying aspect.

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焙

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Grammar Patterns of 焙

焙 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

你有注意到他背包里藏了一罐烘____干制的花生 吗 ?

Have you noticed that he hides a can of Dry Roasted Peanuts in his bag?

Example Sentences for 焙 (7)

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1
你有注意到他背包里藏了一罐烘焙干制的花生 吗 ?

nǐ yǒu zhù yì dào tā bèi bāo lǐ cáng le yī guàn hōng bèi gān zhì de huā shēng?

Have you noticed that he hides a can of Dry Roasted Peanuts in his bag?
2
进口的咖啡经过烘焙 、 配及包装成为制成品.

jìn kǒu de kā fēi jīng guò hōng bèi、 、 pèi jí bāo zhuāng chéng wéi zhì chéng.

The coffees are roasted, blended and packaged as finished products.
3
布莱恩的新娘烘焙了小面包, 但是他却买了布莱克的新娘烘焙的面包.

bù lái ēn de xīn niáng hōng bèi le xiǎo miàn bāo, , dàn shì tā què mǎi le bù lái kè de xīn niáng hōng bèi de miàn.

Brian's bride bakes bun, but Brian buys baked bread by Black's bride.
4
个人来说, 我从来不会用我的厨房炉子来烘焙软陶.

gè rén lái shuō, , wǒ cóng lái bù huì yòng wǒ de chú fáng lú zǐ lái hōng bèi ruǎn.

Personally, I don't bake any PC in my kitchen oven.
5
香浓咖啡, 精选茗茶,手工巧克力及主厨烘焙饼乾.

xiāng nóng kā fēi, , jīng xuǎn míng, chá , shǒu gōng qiǎo kè lì jí zhǔ chú hōng bèi.

Fresh Coffee, Selection of Teas, Housemade Chocolate Fresh Baked Cookies.
6
然后,他们将瓜分的烘焙食品,带它们回家.

rán hòu, , tā mén jiāng guā fēn de hōng bèi shí, pǐn , dài tā mén.

Then they would divide up the baked goods and take them home.
7
入预热烤箱烘焙大约12-15分钟直到浅金黄色.

rù yù rè kǎo xiāng hōng bèi dà yuē12-15 12-15 fēn zhōng zhí dào qiǎn jīn huáng.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 - 15 minutes until lightly browned.

Word Family of 焙

Words Containing This Character4
烘焙to bake
焙bèito bake
焙烧to roast焙燒
焙干to roast焙乾
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Compound Meaning

What does 烘焙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 焙

While both terms involve cooking with heat, 焙 specifically refers to baking and drying, whereas 烤 generally means roasting.

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