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小火

xiǎohuǒ
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 low heat (cooking)
  2. 2 small flame

Examples

HSK 7-9
小火慢炖一个小时。
Xiǎohuǒ màn dùn yíge xiǎoshí.
Simmer on low heat for an hour.
HSK 7-9
转小火，别煮糊了。
Zhuǎn xiǎohuǒ, bié zhǔ hú le.
Turn it down to low - don't let it burn.
HSK 7-9
先大火烧开，再小火熬。
Xiān dàhuǒ shāo kāi, zài xiǎohuǒ áo.
Bring it to a boil on high first, then simmer on low.

Tips

usage
Heat scale in Chinese kitchens: 大火 (high) → 中火 (medium) → 小火 (low) → 微火 (very low). 小火慢炖 'low and slow' is the standard phrase for braises and broths.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo
火 huǒ