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熬

áo
HSK 6
#2,699 most
frequent character
(of cooking) to boil for a long time
verb

Example Sentences

我喜欢熬汤,因为这样能让味道更好。
wǒ xǐhuān āotāng , yīnwèi zhèyàng néng ràng wèidào gēnghǎo 。
I like to boil soup for a long time because it enhances the flavor.
她为了准备考试,熬了很多夜。
tā wèile zhǔnbèi kǎoshì , āo le hěnduō yè 。
She stayed up late many nights to prepare for the exam.
在困难的时刻,我们必须熬过这一切。
zài kùnnán de shíkè , wǒmen bìxū āoguò zhè yīqiè 。
In difficult times, we must endure through it all.

Words with similar meanings

煮zhǔ
to boil
More general term for cooking with water; less emphasis on duration.
忍耐rěnnài
to endure
Focuses on the aspect of enduring suffering or hardship.

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Public Lists with 熬

Food (General)
Broad food-related words, general cuisine terms, eating habits.
Daily Routines
Verbs and nouns related to waking up, chores, personal care, and daily life.
Cooking Methods & Tools
Stir-fry, boil, steam, wok, pot, utensils, and other kitchen vocabulary.
HSK 6
All words for the HSK 6 test

Same Characters, Different Readings

熬āo
to boil, to simmer