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煸 is a phono-semantic compound that functions as a specialized culinary verb. It pairs the fire radical 火 on the left, indicating a cooking method, with the phonetic element 扁 on the right. The character names a specific stir-frying technique in Chinese cuisine: ingredients are stir-fried until all their moisture evaporates, often as a preliminary step before adding sauces or broths. Because its meaning is so closely tied to this precise culinary process, 煸 has no metaphorical or extended meanings beyond the kitchen.
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