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The character "煮" is a phonetic-semantic compound comprising the phonetic component "者" and the semantic component "灬", which is a variant of the fire radical, structurally linking the character to the application of heat in cooking. Etymologically, this composition reflects the method of preparing food by boiling or simmering in liquid over fire. While its primary meaning has always been associated with boiling, the character's usage has also encompassed related cooking techniques such as stewing or poaching.
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我在煮面条。
妈妈煮了一锅汤。
请帮我煮几个鸡蛋。
他喜欢用砂锅煮粥。
把水煮沸就可以泡茶了。
她正在厨房里慢慢地煮着咖啡。
煮这道菜的时候要一边煮一边搅拌。
科学家在实验室里煮制特殊的化合物。