Chinese

jiān
Meaning: to pan-fry; to decoct (medicine)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

媽媽在廚房煎魚。
妈妈在厨房煎鱼。
Mom is pan-frying fish in the kitchen.
煎牛排的時候不需要放太多的油。
You don't need to put too much oil when frying steak.
這帖中藥需要用文火慢煎三小時。
This herbal medicine needs to be simmered over low heat for three hours.
這份牛排煎得恰到好處,肉質鮮嫩多汁。
This steak is cooked just right; the meat is tender and juicy.

Usage Notes

Refers to cooking with a small amount of oil or boiling ingredients in water to extract their essence (like Chinese medicine).

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