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“braise” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmèn

Example

妈妈会用砂锅焖排骨。mā mā huì yòng shā guō mèn pái gǔ

Mom can braise spare ribs in a clay pot.

Illustration for 焖 (braise)

How to say “braise” in Chinese

“Braise” in Chinese is 焖 (mèn).

Food cooks covered in a pot over gentle heat, with a little liquid slowly making it tender and flavorful.

Full entry for 焖: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 焖

今天晚上我打算用电饭锅焖饭。jīn tiān wǎn shàng wǒ dǎ suàn yòng diàn fàn guō mèn fàn

Tonight I plan to steam-braise rice in an electric rice cooker.

Tips for using 焖

  • In recipe directions, the ingredient can be the object of this verb, so short sentences can name the food first and the cooking step second.

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