hong3烘
Jyutpinghong3
Yalehong
Definition
To dry something using radiated heat, or to bake.
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How it's used
Focuses on the application of indirect heat to remove moisture or warm up food. It is distinct from 燒 or 炸 because it does not imply direct contact with fire or immersion in oil. You will frequently hear it used in the context of kitchen appliances or drying laundry.
Examples
Could you please help me dry this shirt with heat?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 烤, which typically implies roasting or baking food until it is cooked through. 烘 is specifically about the drying or warming process rather than the primary cooking method.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
