English–Chinese
“stew” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindùn
Example
我在炖排骨，等会儿就好。wǒ zài dùn pái gǔ děng huìr jiù hǎo
I'm stewing spare ribs; they'll be ready soon.
How to say “stew” in Chinese
“Stew” in Chinese is 炖 (dùn).
Food rests in gentle heat long enough for tough pieces to soften and their flavor to spread through the cooking liquid.
Example sentences with 炖
妈妈在小火上炖汤，家里很香。mā mā zài xiáo huǒ shàng dùn tāng jiā lǐ hěn xiāng
Mom is simmering soup over low heat, and the whole house smells wonderful.
Tips for using 炖
- In everyday meal talk, recognizing this verb before a soup or meat noun quickly identifies the dish's preparation method, even when the full recipe is unfamiliar.