Definition
烹调 (pēngtiáo) is the formal term for 'to cook,' used in culinary techniques and methods — it's more specialized than everyday 做饭 (zuò fàn). Among formal synonyms, 烹调 and 烹饪 are very close, but 烹饪 often emphasizes the art of cooking, while 烹调 focuses on the process. 料理 (liào lǐ) as a verb means 'to handle/manage' and is broader in scope.
verb
to cook (formal, esp. in culinary contexts)
Examples
- 烹调，。Tā de pēng tiáo jìshù hěn hǎo, xué guo sān nián.His cooking skill is very good; he studied for three years.
- 烹调。Zhè běn shū xiángxì jièshào le xīcān de pēng tiáo fāngfǎ.This book introduces Western cooking methods in detail.
- 烹调，。Yòng gǎnlǎn yóu pēng tiáo, wèidào gèng xiāng.Cooking with olive oil makes it more fragrant.
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