Chinese

pēngzhǔ
Meaning: to cook; to boil
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

這鮮魚是媽媽親手烹煮的,味道非常鮮美。
这鲜鱼是妈妈亲手烹煮的,味道非常鲜美。
This fresh fish was personally cooked by mom; the taste is very delicious.
烹煮食物時,蓋上鍋蓋可以縮短時間。
When cooking food, putting on a pot lid can shorten the time.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of preparing food by boiling, frying, or other cooking methods.

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