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炒 (chǎo): to stir-fry

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to stir-fry
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5
Strokes
8
Radical
火
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to sauté
  • to stir-fry
  • to speculate (in real estate etc)
  • to scalp
  • to hype up
  • to sack
  • to fire (sb)

Chinese explanation

  • 把食物放在锅里用少量油不断翻动,使它变熟,如炒菜、炒饭
  • 也指为了扩大影响或获利而反复操作,如炒股票、炒房子。

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8 strokes

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Example sentences

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Mom sautéed a plate of green vegetables in the kitchen, and the aroma filled the whole house.

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He first scrambled the eggs, then added rice and chopped scallions and stir-fried everything together.

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The fried noodles at this restaurant are especially delicious; I order them every time I come.

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Speculating in stocks is risky; you must carefully consider before investing.

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He sautéed the peanuts until they were fragrant and crispy, and everyone praised his cooking skills.

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