wēi

common
verb
technical

Meaning of

煨 means to simmer; to stew slowly over low heat; to braise; to cook in hot ashes; to roast in embers. Pronounced wēi.

  • to simmer; to stew slowly over low heat; to braise
  • to cook in hot ashes; to roast in embers

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

ma
zhèng
zài
chú
fáng
wēi
niú
ròu
 

Mom is simmering beef in the kitchen.

Zhè
dào
tāng
yào
xiǎo
huǒ
wēi
sān
xiǎo
shí
 

This soup needs to simmer on low heat for three hours.

Wēi
shān
yào
shì
dōng
de
jiā
pǐn
 

Stewed yam is an excellent nourishing dish in winter.