Definitions
- 1. to cook slowly over a low flame
- 2. pot
- 3. saucepan
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Stroke order
13 strokes
Word relationships
Related words
2 itemsSynonyms
1 itemUsage notes
Common mistakes
Don't confuse '煲' (bāo) with '包' (bāo), as the tones are the same but meanings differ entirely.
Formality
In southern China, '煲' is a common everyday term for a pot, but in northern regions it may sound less familiar, where '锅' is preferred.
Example Sentences
1 shown我用 煲 煮了一锅汤。
I used a pot to cook a pot of soup.
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