翻炒

fānchǎo

verb

Meanings

1 to stir-fry while turning
2 to toss in the wok

Characters

turn over, flip

Examples

大火翻炒两分钟就出锅。

Dàhuǒ fānchǎo liǎng fēnzhōng jiù chūguō.

Toss over high heat for two minutes then plate up.

翻炒均匀，让每块都入味。

Fānchǎo jūnyún, ràng měi kuài dōu rùwèi.

Toss evenly so every piece absorbs the flavor.

Tips

usage

翻 (turn over) emphasizes the flipping motion. Recipes say 不停翻炒 (keep tossing) to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Stroke Order

翻 fān

炒 chǎo