Definition
烹饪 (pēng rèn) is a formal verb meaning 'to cook as a culinary art' — it emphasizes skill, technique, and the craft of cooking, unlike the everyday phrase 做饭 (zuò fàn) which just means 'to prepare a meal'. It is similar to 烹调 (pēng tiáo) but 烹饪 is broader, covering the entire art and science of cooking, while 烹调 often focuses on the actual process of heating and seasoning.
verb
to cook (as a culinary art)to prepare food
Examples
- 烹饪。Tā zhèngzài xuéxí pēng rèn jìqiǎo.He is learning cooking techniques.
- 烹饪。pēng rèn xūyào nàixīn hé chuàngyì.Cooking requires patience and creativity.
- 烹饪。Tā cānjiā le guójì pēng rèn bǐsài.He participated in an international cooking competition.
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