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焦 (jiāo) - use 煳 (hú) when referring specifically to food that is burnt to an undesirable extent, whereas 焦 (jiāo) can also refer to food that is intentionally charred for flavor.
This character is often used in informal contexts, particularly when discussing cooking mistakes. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 煳 specifically denotes a negative outcome of burning rather than just cooking. Common collocations include 煳饭 (burnt rice) and 煳菜 (burnt vegetables).
Although 煳 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for learners who are at HSK 4 or above. Students should focus on recognizing its application in food-related contexts and how it can describe both literal and metaphorical 'burnt' situations.
Learners often confuse 煳 with 烧 (shāo), which means to cook or burn without the negative connotation. For example, saying '煳了饭' (burnt rice) instead of '烧了饭' (cooked rice) can lead to misunderstandings about the quality of the dish.
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Etymology of 煳
A reckless 胡 flame 火; 胡 also provides the pronunciation
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How to say burnt; to char (in cooking) in Chinese
“burnt; to char (in cooking)” in Chinese is煳
The character 煳 (hú) refers to something that has been burnt or charred, often in the context of cooking. It is commonly used to describe food that has been overcooked or has developed a burnt flavor, emphasizing the negative aspect of cooking gone wrong.
When to use 煳
This character is often used in informal contexts, particularly when discussing cooking mistakes. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 煳 specifically denotes a negative outcome of burning rather than just cooking. Common collocations include 煳饭 (burnt rice) and 煳菜 (burnt vegetables).
煳 or something close to it
焦 (jiāo) - use 煳 (hú) when referring specifically to food that is burnt to an undesirable extent, whereas 焦 (jiāo) can also refer to food that is intentionally charred for flavor.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 煳 with 烧 (shāo), which means to cook or burn without the negative connotation. For example, saying '煳了饭' (burnt rice) instead of '烧了饭' (cooked rice) can lead to misunderstandings about the quality of the dish.
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Grammar patterns of 煳
煳 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. 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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在烘板上将榛子烤至表皮微____。
Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet until the skins char.
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You can say: '这道菜煳了' (This dish is burnt).
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