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煮 (zhǔ, to boil) — use 煨 when emphasizing slow cooking at low heat for deeper flavors, while 煮 is for faster cooking in boiling water.
Be careful with the tone, as 'wēi' (煨) has a high level tone, which is different from 'wei' (为) meaning 'to do'. It is more commonly used in a culinary context, so avoid using it in casual conversations unrelated to cooking. Common collocations include 煨汤 (stewed soup) and 煨肉 (stewed meat).
Although 煨 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to cooking-related vocabulary that often appears at HSK 3 and above. Focus on learning related verbs and nouns in the kitchen, as they will enhance your ability to discuss food preparation in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 煨 (wēi) with 炖 (dùn), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember, 煨 focuses on simmering gently, whereas 炖 implies more direct cooking methods.
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Etymology of 煨
fire
Origin
煨 = 火 + 畏. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 煨
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How to say to simmer, to stew in Chinese
“to simmer, to stew” in Chinese is煨
The character 煨 (wēi) refers to the cooking technique of simmering or stewing food gently over a low heat. It can also imply cooking something slowly in ashes, which suggests a method that brings out deep flavors and tender textures. This term is commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly when discussing traditional Chinese cooking methods.
When to use 煨
Be careful with the tone, as 'wēi' (煨) has a high level tone, which is different from 'wei' (为) meaning 'to do'. It is more commonly used in a culinary context, so avoid using it in casual conversations unrelated to cooking. Common collocations include 煨汤 (stewed soup) and 煨肉 (stewed meat).
煨 or something close to it
煮 (zhǔ, to boil) — use 煨 when emphasizing slow cooking at low heat for deeper flavors, while 煮 is for faster cooking in boiling water.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 煨 (wēi) with 炖 (dùn), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember, 煨 focuses on simmering gently, whereas 炖 implies more direct cooking methods.
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Grammar patterns of 煨
煨 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.
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揭开锅盖，让汤再慢火____一下。
Uncover the pan and let the soup simmer.
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Dishes like 煨汤 (stewed soup) and 煨肉 (stewed meat) are popular, especially in colder months.
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