Definition & Meaning

put into the pot or pan and start cooking

Word usage

xià guō

下 锅

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v.put into the pot or pan and start cooking
- dòu jiǎo yǐ xià guō
  豆角已下锅。
  The beans have been tipped into the pan.
- tā jiā qióng de méi yǒu mǐ xià guō
  他家穷得没有米下锅。
  His family is going hungry.
- yáng ròu xià guō yòng màn huǒ chǎo jǐ fēn zhōng
  羊肉下锅，用慢火炒几分钟。
  Stir fry lamb belly slowly after putting into the pot.
- děng zhe xià guō
  等着下锅
  wait to be cooked

Word usage

Separable word
"下" and "锅" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 米已经下了锅。
  The rice has been put into the pot.
- 菜什么时候下的锅?
  When was the dish cooked?

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