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烘 (hōng) is a phono-semantic compound describing the action of heating, baking, roasting, or drying with an external heat source. The left radical 火 (huǒ) provides the core meaning of fire or intense heat, indicating the thermal nature of the action. The right component 共 (gòng), meaning "together" or "public", primarily serves as the phonetic marker for pronunciation. Its application extends beyond warming hands by a stove or roasting food, encompassing the broader use of radiant heat or steady warm temperatures to dry damp materials, cure objects, or create a warm atmosphere.
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我正在烘面包。
面包需要烘烤。
他用火烘干了衣服。
烘培是一门艺术。
潮湿的木材很难烘干。
烘烤食物时要注意火候。
这家面包店以传统烘培技术闻名。
先进的烘干机可以快速处理大量衣物。