wui1煨
Jyutpingwui1
Yalewūi
Definition
To slow-roast or bake food directly over low heat, typically wrapped in foil.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to slow cooking food buried in hot ashes or embers, rather than using a standard oven or grill. It carries a rustic, outdoor connotation often associated with camping or traditional village life. While it can be used for other foods, it is most iconic when paired with root vegetables like sweet potatoes or taro.
Examples
Do you like roasted sweet potatoes?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燒, which implies direct exposure to flames or high heat for a shorter time. 煨 requires a slower, indirect heat source like smoldering embers.
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Grammar guides
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