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烘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
烘hōngto bakeHSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Hard
烘hōngto heat by fireHSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Hard
烘hōngto set off by contrastHSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Hard
烘hōngto bake, to roast; to dry by the fireHSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Hard
hōng(hong1) T1
  1. 1to bake
  2. 2to heat by fire
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March 24, 2026
烘hōng(hong1)

The character 烘 (hōng) refers to the action of baking or roasting something using heat. It is commonly used in culinary contexts, such as baking bread or roasting meat, and can also imply drying something by exposing it to fire. Additionally, it may be used metaphorically to describe setting off one aspect by contrast with another.

Strokes10Radical火Frequency#11867DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, baking is less traditional compared to Western cuisines, but it has become increasingly popular with the rise of Western-style bakeries. The character 烘 is often associated with modern culinary practices, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary cooking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a hot oven where bread is 'hōng' (烘) baked to a golden brown. The character 烘 resembles a fire (火) under a pot (工), symbolizing the heating process involved in baking. Visualize the warmth emanating from the oven, enveloping the bread in a comforting embrace.

Meanings of 烘

hōng(hong1)
1to bake
2to heat by fire
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About 烘

烘Simplified
10Strokes
火Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#11867Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 烘

Quick Contrast

烤 (kǎo, to roast/bake) — use 烘 when emphasizing a method involving dry heat, while 烤 can imply a broader range of cooking techniques including grilling.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a hot oven where bread is 'hōng' (烘) baked to a golden brown. The character 烘 resembles a fire (火) under a pot (工), symbolizing the heating process involved in baking. Visualize the warmth emanating from the oven, enveloping the bread in a comforting embrace.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 烘 with similar terms like 煮 (zhǔ) which means to boil. 烘 is more specific to baking or drying with heat, while 煮 refers specifically to boiling. Be mindful of context when using 烘 in both formal and informal settings, especially in culinary discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 烘 connects to other cooking-related vocabulary and can be practiced alongside words like 煎 (jiān), meaning to pan-fry, and 烤 (kǎo), meaning to roast. Focus on using 烘 in sentences that describe cooking methods to reinforce understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, baking is less traditional compared to Western cuisines, but it has become increasingly popular with the rise of Western-style bakeries. The character 烘 is often associated with modern culinary practices, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary cooking.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 烘 with the word 炒 (chǎo), which means to stir-fry. For example, saying '我烘米饭' (wǒ hōng mǐfàn) is incorrect; the correct expression would be '我煮米饭' (wǒ zhǔ mǐfàn) for cooking rice.

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Etymology of 烘

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

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

Memory Hint

fire

Semantic (meaning)火
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Phonetic (sound)共
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 烘?

Decomposition of 烘

IDS Structure⿰火共
烘Full Character
=
火Huo3
left
共gong4
right
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烘

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Grammar Patterns of 烘

烘 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

不要直接加热____干内衣，那样会损坏布料。

Never dry underwear over direct heat; it will weaken the fabric.

Example Sentences for 烘 (10)

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1
不要直接加热烘干内衣，那样会损坏布料。

bù yào zhí jiē jiā rè hōng gān nèi yī， ， nà yàng huì sǔn huài bù。

Never dry underwear over direct heat; it will weaken the fabric.
2
将煎蛋饼放在烤架下用文火烘烤，直到表面凝固。

jiāng jiān dàn bǐng fàng zài kǎo jià xià yòng wén huǒ hōng kǎo， ， zhí dào biǎo miàn níng。

Place the omelette under a gentle grill until the top is set.
3
烘烤15至20分钟，不时地浇点汁。

hōng kǎo15 1520 zhì 20， fēn zhōng ， bù shí dì。

Bake for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
4
许多狗在热烘烘的汽车里给闷死了。

xǔ duō gǒu zài rè hōng hōng de qì chē lǐ gěi mèn sǐ le。

Many dogs have suffocated in hot cars.
5
云翳蔽空,日色朦胧,经丛林这么一反射,又阴又湿的空气就给烤得热烘烘的.

yún yì bì kōng, , rì sè méng, lóng , jīng cóng lín zhè mó yī, fǎn shè , yòu yīn yòu shī de kōng qì jiù gěi kǎo dé rè.

The sun obscured by overcast, refracted from the jungle and heated the moist dark air.
6
阳光透过成千上万片树叶, 照在他们脸上,那感觉还是热烘烘的.

yáng guāng tòu guò chéng qiān shàng wàn piàn shù yè, , zhào zài tā mén liǎn, shàng , nà gǎn jué huán shì rè hōng.

The sunlight, filtering through innumerable leaves, was still hot on their faces.
7
一闻到烘烤食物的味道我就想起了童年。

yī wén dào hōng kǎo shí wù de wèi dào wǒ jiù xiǎng qǐ le tóng nián。

I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
8
夏、秋二季锯取鹿茸,经加工后, 阴干或烘干.

xià、 、 qiū èr jì jù qǔ lù, róng , jīng jiā, gōng hòu , yīn gān.

Thein summer or autumn, processed and dried in the shade or bake - dried.
9
待在暖烘烘的火炉旁边真够惬意的.

dài zài nuǎn hōng hōng de huǒ lú páng biān zhēn gòu qiè yì de.

It's so pleasant to lie by a warm fire.
10
厨房内充斥着烘干制服的难闻气味。

chú fáng nèi chōng chì zháo hōng gān zhì fú de nán wén qì wèi。

The kitchen was rank with the smell of drying uniforms.

Cultural Notes for 烘

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, baking is less traditional compared to Western cuisines, but it has become increasingly popular with the rise of Western-style bakeries. The character 烘 is often associated with modern culinary practices, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary cooking.

Word Family of 烘

Words Containing This Character16
烘hōngto bake
烘干hōnggānto dry over a stove烘乾
烘烤to roast
烘焙to bake
烘托hōngtuōbackdrop
臭烘烘stinking
烘干机clothes dryer烘乾機
暖烘烘nuǎnhōnghōngcosy
烘箱oven
烘制to bake烘製
烘炉oven烘爐
冬烘shallow
烘云托月a contrasting character to a main hero烘雲托月
烘染relief shading (in a picture)
烘笼bamboo drying frame烘籠
烘衬to set off烘襯
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Compound Meaning

What does 烘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 烘

烘 (hōng) specifically refers to baking or drying with heat, while 烤 (kǎo) generally means to roast or grill.