How to Say ‘Cooking’ in Simplified Chinese
烹饪
💬 Usage Tip: A combination of [烹] (cook) and [饪] (cuisine), these characters frequently appear together in culinary contexts.
🇨🇳 In China: Cooking methods are integral to Chinese cuisine, with traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
烹饪
[pēng rèn]
to cook; cooking
A more formal word for “cooking,” often used when talking about cooking methods and styles.
我对川菜的烹饪很感兴趣，尤其是炒和水煮。
I’m interested in Sichuan cooking, especially stir-frying and shuǐzhǔ (spicy broth).
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