wén

(Cant.) to simmer

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    wén

    to simmer

    To stew or cook food slowly over a low fire; primarily used in Cantonese and certain other regions

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  • created sense approved 炆 · wén · smoldering fire — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    wén

    smoldering fire

    A low, flameless fire; used in literary contexts

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