Definitions

dùn (verb) to stew; to braise

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

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炖, derived from its traditional form 燉, is a phono-semantic compound used for cooking. The fire radical 火 on the left places it within the semantic field of heating and cooking methods. The right side features 屯, which replaced the traditional phonetic component 敦 to provide the modern pronunciation. The character specifically denotes stewing, cooking food slowly over low heat for a long time. This term is common in recipes and menus, describing the preparation of soups, tender meats, and medicinal broths requiring gentle, prolonged heating.

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妈妈在鸡汤。

Māma zài dùn jītāng.

Mom is stewing chicken soup.

我喜欢吃牛肉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī dùn niúròu.

I like to eat braised beef.

了一锅排骨。

Tā dùn le yī guō páigǔ.

He stewed a pot of ribs.

菜需要很长时间。

Dùn cài xūyào hěn cháng shíjiān.

Stewing dishes requires a long time.

如果你饿了,我了汤。

Rúguǒ nǐ è le, wǒ dùn le tāng.

If you are hungry, I have stewed soup.

慢火肉更加美味。

Màn huǒ dùn ròu gèngjiā měiwèi.

Stewing meat with slow fire is more delicious.

奶奶用砂锅了羊肉。

Nǎinai yòng shāguō dùn le yángròu.

Grandma stewed lamb using a clay pot.

为了保持营养,她选择了煮的方式。

Wèile bǎochí yíngyǎng, tā xuǎnzé le dùnzhǔ de fāngshì.

To preserve nutrition, she chose the method of stewing.