English–Chinese
“simmer” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbāo
Example
他晚上用砂锅煲汤。tā wǎn shàng yòng shā guō bāo tāng
He simmers soup in a clay pot at night.
How to say “simmer” in Chinese
“Simmer” in Chinese is 煲 (bāo).
A pot holds food and liquid at gentle heat until flavor moves into the liquid and the mixture grows richer.
Example sentences with 煲
妈妈用小火煲汤，味道很鲜。mā mā yòng xiáo huǒ bāo tāng wèi dào hěn xiān
Mom simmers soup over low heat, and it tastes delicious.
Tips for using 煲
- In everyday Chinese, this verb commonly comes directly before the name of the food or drink being prepared, so the following noun quickly reveals the cooking context.