bou1 nam4煲腍

Jyutpingbou1 nam4

Yalebōu nàhm

Definition

To boil something until it becomes soft.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the texture achieved through long, slow simmering rather than just the act of boiling. It is most commonly used for ingredients that require significant time to break down, such as tough cuts of meat, dried beans, or root vegetables. The result should be a texture that is tender or soft enough to be easily chewed.

Examples

ni1呢go3個tong1湯jiu3要bou1煲nam4腍di1啲dau6豆sin1先hou2好jam2飲。

This soup tastes better if you boil the beans until they are soft.

nei5你bou1煲nam4腍zo2咗di1啲juk6肉mei6未aa4呀？

Have you boiled the meat until it is tender yet?

Related words

Common phrases

bou1煲nam4腍di1啲dau6豆

boil the beans until soft

bou1煲nam4腍di1啲juk6肉

boil the meat until tender

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 煮爛, which implies overcooking something until it loses its shape or turns into mush. 煲腍 implies reaching a perfect, soft consistency, whereas 煮爛 often carries a negative connotation of ruining the food.