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March 24, 2026
烹饪(烹飪)pēngrèn(peng1ren4)
烹饪 refers to the art and practice of cooking food. It encompasses a variety of techniques, methods, and styles, often reflecting cultural traditions and personal preferences. This term is commonly used in both professional culinary contexts and everyday cooking discussions.
Frequency#6900DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
烹饪 is deeply connected to Chinese culture, where cooking styles vary significantly between regions, reflecting local ingredients and traditions. Techniques like stir-frying and steaming are staples in Chinese cuisine, showcasing the importance of this art.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef (烹) stirring a pot of simmering soup (饪), creating a delightful aroma. The 'peng' sounds like 'pang' when you feel hungry, and 'ren' resembles 'run' as in the runny sauce from delicious cooked food. Together, they create the vivid picture of cooking that whets your appetite.
Meanings of 烹饪
pēngrèn(peng1ren4)
1cooking
2culinary arts
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About 烹饪
烹饪Simplified
烹飪Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6900Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 烹饪
Quick Contrast
炒 (chǎo, stir-fry) vs 煮 (zhǔ, boil) — use 烹饪 when referring to the overall practice of cooking, not just specific methods.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a chef (烹) stirring a pot of simmering soup (饪), creating a delightful aroma. The 'peng' sounds like 'pang' when you feel hungry, and 'ren' resembles 'run' as in the runny sauce from delicious cooked food. Together, they create the vivid picture of cooking that whets your appetite.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 烹饪 with simpler cooking verbs like 做饭 (zuò fàn), which means 'to make a meal.' 烹饪 is more formal and often used in culinary contexts. Be mindful of tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 烹饪 connects well with other terms related to food and cooking, such as 食物 (shí wù, food) and 味道 (wèi dào, flavor). Students should focus on context and the various cooking techniques associated with this word.
Cultural Note
烹饪 is deeply connected to Chinese culture, where cooking styles vary significantly between regions, reflecting local ingredients and traditions. Techniques like stir-frying and steaming are staples in Chinese cuisine, showcasing the importance of this art.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 烹饪 in informal settings, where a simpler term like 做饭 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我今天烹饪晚餐' (I am cooking dinner today) sounds too formal; it would be better to say '我今天做饭' (I am making dinner).
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Grammar Patterns of 烹饪
烹饪 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____课既是一件严肃的事又是一种享受。
The cookery course was serious and hedonistic at the same time.
Example Sentences for 烹饪 (10)
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烹饪课既是一件严肃的事又是一种享受。
pēng rèn kè jì shì yī jiàn yán sù de shì yòu shì yī zhǒng xiǎng shòu。
The cookery course was serious and hedonistic at the same time.
zhè fū fù liǎng dū yǒu pēng rèn měi shí de shì hǎo。
The couple share a love of gourmet cooking.
10
你为何嫌恶我们的烹饪?
nǐ wéi hé xián è wǒ mén de pēng rèn?
Why do you keck at our cookery?
Cultural Notes for 烹饪
🏮Cultural insight
烹饪 is deeply connected to Chinese culture, where cooking styles vary significantly between regions, reflecting local ingredients and traditions. Techniques like stir-frying and steaming are staples in Chinese cuisine, showcasing the importance of this art.
Frequently Asked Questions about 烹饪
烹饪 is a more formal term that refers to the art of cooking, while 做饭 is more casual and simply means to make a meal.
Yes, 烹饪 can encompass all cooking methods, including baking, although it is often associated with savory dishes.
While it is understood, it is more commonly used in culinary contexts; everyday conversation might favor simpler terms.
