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Definition
To roast, grill, or broil with heat.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Primarily encountered in culinary contexts, specifically referring to the technique of using a blowtorch to lightly sear the surface of food. It is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech, appearing almost exclusively as part of the compound 火炙. When describing general grilling or roasting, 燒 or 焗 are much more common choices.
Examples
The torched sushi at this shop is very famous.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe general cooking processes like baking or roasting in an oven, as it specifically implies a direct, intense heat source applied to the surface.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
