熬
āo
#2,699 most
frequent character
to boil, to simmer
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
熬 uses 灬 fire as its picture part and 敖 áo for sound. It first meant to fry food in a little oil until dry; from there came to boil or simmer, to endure, and to stay up late. Read āo, it means to cook or boil in water.
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