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中火

zhōnghuǒ
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 medium heat (cooking)

Examples

HSK 4
先大火烧开，然后转中火。
Xiān dàhuǒ shāokāi, ránhòu zhuǎn zhōnghuǒ.
First bring to a boil on high heat, then turn down to medium.
HSK 7-9
中火慢慢煎，两面金黄。
Zhōnghuǒ mànmàn jiān, liǎngmiàn jīnhuáng.
Pan-fry over medium heat until both sides are golden.
HSK 7-9
中火炖二十分钟。
Zhōnghuǒ dùn èrshí fēnzhōng.
Simmer on medium heat for twenty minutes.

Tips

usage
Standard recipe heat levels: 小火 (low/simmer) < 中火 (medium) < 大火 / 旺火 (high) < 猛火 (blazing). Chinese stir-fry almost always calls for 大火快炒 - high heat, fast tossing - while braises and stews use 中小火.

Stroke Order

中 zhōng
火 huǒ