熬

• 병음: áo
• 한자 분석: 熬 = 敖 (phonetic) + 灬 (fire)

뜻

견디다; 버티다; (약한 불로) 푹 끓이다

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: everyday, cooking

어조: colloquial

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

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

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal