HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Very Hard
烘
hōng
to heat by fire
HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Very Hard
烘
hōng
to set off by contrast
HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Very Hard
烘
hōng
to bake, to roast; to dry by the fire
HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 火, rank #11867, Very Hard
hōng(hong1) T1
1to bake
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#11867DifficultyVery Hard
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
Exercise 1 of 2
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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.
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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 共 represents the sound.
1The meaning half火 carries the sense.
2The sound half共 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayfire
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
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
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 烘?
How to say to bake in Chinese
“to bake” in Chinese is烘hōng
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.
When to use 烘
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.
烘 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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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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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.
