熬

• Pinyin: áo
• Desglose de hanzi: 熬 = 敖 (phonetic) + 灬 (fire)

Significado

Aguantar; resistir; cocer a fuego lento.

Has two main uses: 1) To endure or get through a difficult period; 2) To simmer or cook slowly. Often used for staying up late (熬夜) or getting through tough times.

Ejemplos

1. 再熬几天就放假了，坚持一下。
2. 她熬了一锅粥，香气扑鼻。
3. 这份工作太累了，我真的快熬不下去了。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, cooking

Tono: colloquial

Correcto

• 熬过这段时间就好了。(Things will be better after we get through this period.)
• 熬粥要用小火慢慢熬。(Cook porridge slowly over low heat.)

Incorrecto

• 说'熬这本书'来表示阅读 (Don't use 熬 for reading — it means enduring or cooking, not studying)

Origen e historia

Composed of 敖 (phonetic) over 灬 (fire), originally referring to cooking over fire, later extended to enduring.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal