炼油 liànyóu to refine oil Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents liànyóu to refine oil 炼 煉 liàn verb to refine To heat a substance to remove impurities, extract a component, or strengthen it; to smelt, refine, or temper油 yóu noun oil oil; fat; grease; any of various liquid fats or hydrocarbons used as food, fuel, or lubricantsliànyóu to extract oil · to heat edible oil 炼 煉 liàn to decoct To boil down or decoct medicinal herbs or alchemical substances for a long time油 yóu noun oil oil; fat; grease; any of various liquid fats or hydrocarbons used as food, fuel, or lubricants