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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。