maan6 fo2慢火
Jyutpingmaan6 fo2
Yalemaahn fó
Definition
Low heat; a gentle or low flame used in cooking.
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How it's used
Focusing on the intensity of the heat, this term is essential for recipes and cooking instructions. It implies a patient, steady approach to cooking that allows flavors to develop without scorching the ingredients. While it literally translates to slow fire, it is the standard way to describe simmering or low heat cooking in a kitchen setting.
Examples
This soup needs to be simmered on a low flame for two hours.
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Common phrases
simmer soup on a low flame
slow-cooked and stewed
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 細火, which is a near synonym. While they are interchangeable in most contexts, 慢火 carries a stronger connotation of the cooking process taking time, whereas 細火 simply describes the size of the flame itself.
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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.
