HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
烹 — to cook
- Reading
- pēng
- Meaning
- to cook; to boil; to fry
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
烹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is pēng and it means to cook; to boil; to fry. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
烹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 烹调 (cook, prepare food) and 烹饪 (cooking, culinary arts).
Chinese words containing 烹
Frequently asked questions
What does 烹 mean in Chinese?
烹 means to cook; to boil; to fry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 烹 read?
烹 is read pēng. Reading it inside real words — 烹调 and 烹饪 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烹 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 烹 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烹 in a word?
A common word containing 烹 is 烹调 (pēng tiáo) — "cook, prepare food". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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