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The character 炖 is the simplified form of the traditional 燉, a phono-semantic compound. The left side is the fire radical 火, which places it in the semantic field of heat and cooking methods. The right side is 屯, functioning as the phonetic component; in the traditional form, the more complex 敦 served this role. 炖 means to stew or simmer: cooking food slowly in a liquid over low heat. This technique is essential for making thick soups, tender braised meats, and medicinal broths, and the character commonly appears in recipes, restaurant menus, and descriptions of home cooking.
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妈妈在炖鸡汤。
我喜欢吃炖牛肉。
他炖了一锅排骨。
炖菜需要很长时间。
如果你饿了，我炖了汤。
慢火炖肉更加美味。
奶奶用砂锅炖了羊肉。
为了保持营养，她选择了炖煮的方式。
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