ming4 fo2明火
Jyutpingming4 fo2
Yalemìhng fó
Definition
An open flame; visible fire, as opposed to invisible heating methods like microwaves or induction.
colloquialfoodhome
How it's used
Focuses on the visual presence of a flame, distinguishing it from induction or electric heating methods. It is frequently used in discussions about culinary techniques, as many local chefs believe that the 'wok hei' required for authentic stir-frying can only be achieved through this method.
Examples
This stove uses an open flame, be careful.
Do you use an open flame to cook at home?
Related words
Common phrases
cooking with an open flame
open flame cooking
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
