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The character "焙" is constructed from the semantic component for fire (火) and a phonetic component that hints at its pronunciation, forming a character whose core meaning has remained consistently tied to a specific method of applying gentle, dry heat. Its etymology points directly to the action of drying or warming something by a fire, a process historically essential in food preparation and the curing of medicinal herbs. Over centuries, its application became more specialized, particularly within the context of tea processing, where it refers to the precise final stage of roasting tea leaves to arrest oxidation and develop flavor. While the fundamental concept of heating has not changed, the character's usage has narrowed from a general term for warming by fire to a more technical term associated with artisanal crafts like tea-making and certain cooking techniques, reflecting a refinement in its practical application over time.
Example Sentences Hide
妈妈在烘焙蛋糕。
我喜欢焙烤的面包。
他用烤箱焙饼干。
焙茶需要控制温度。
这种咖啡豆经过精心烘焙。
焙烧工序影响产品质量。
他们正在焙制中药材。
焙干后的水果可以保存更久。