daa2 bin1 lou4打邊爐打边炉
Jyutpingdaa2 bin1 lou4
Yaledá bīn lòuh
Definition
To have a hotpot meal.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the social activity of gathering around a communal pot rather than just the cooking method itself. It is a quintessential communal meal often associated with winter or family reunions. While the term is universally understood, it carries a slightly more casual and homey feel than the more formal term 火鍋.
Examples
It is so cold, having hotpot is the best choice.
Do you guys want to go for hotpot tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply cooking food in boiling water, as it implies a social gathering where people sit around a table for an extended period. It is not used to describe the act of boiling a single item like an egg.
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