bik6煏
Jyutpingbik6
Yalebihk
Definition
To dry by a fire.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of drying items like food or clothing near a heat source such as a fire or a stove. It implies a gentle, gradual process rather than intense, direct heat. You will often hear it used when preparing dried seafood or warming up damp garments during humid weather.
Examples
The clothes are soaked, take them to the fireplace to dry them out a bit.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 焗, which refers to baking or steaming in an enclosed space. While both involve heat, 煏 specifically requires the proximity to an open fire or a heat source to remove moisture.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
