A2 verb Neutral 1 min read

烘焙

hongbei /hoʊŋ peɪ/
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Baking is the art of using dry heat to transform dough or raw ingredients into delicious food.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to cooking food with dry heat, usually in an oven.
  • Commonly used for making bread, cakes, and pastries.
  • Also refers to the process of roasting coffee beans.

常见语境：最常见的语境是在家庭厨房中制作甜点，或者在商业烘焙坊中制作售卖的成品。此外，烘焙咖啡豆也是该词非常专业且高频的用法，指通过加热改变咖啡豆的物理和化学性质以提取香气。

  1. 1近义词辨析：'烤'（kǎo）是更口语化的词，可以指烘焙，也可以指烧烤（如烤肉、烤串）；而'烘焙'则显得更加书面化、专业化，通常特指西点制作或精细的加热过程。'焙'（bèi）则在茶艺或咖啡领域使用较多，侧重于用微火烘干。

Examples

1

我非常喜欢在家烘焙蛋糕。

everyday

I really enjoy baking cakes at home.

2

该公司专注于高端咖啡豆的烘焙工艺。

formal

The company focuses on the roasting process of high-end coffee beans.

3

周末一起去烘焙坊学做饼干吧。

informal

Let's go to the bakery to learn how to make cookies this weekend.

4

通过精确控制烘焙温度，可以提升产品的口感。

academic

By precisely controlling the baking temperature, the texture of the product can be improved.

Common Collocations

烘焙面包 Baking bread
烘焙咖啡豆 Roasting coffee beans
烘焙坊 Bakery

Common Phrases

烘焙爱好者

Baking enthusiast

烘焙教室

Baking class/studio

专业烘焙

Professional baking

Often Confused With

烘焙 vs 烤

烤 is a general term for heating food, including grilling and roasting. 烘焙 is specifically for oven-baked items.

烘焙 vs 焙

焙 refers to drying something over a low heat, often used for tea leaves or herbs. It is more specific than 烘焙.

Grammar Patterns

烘焙 + 宾语 (如：烘焙面包) 进行 + 烘焙 (如：进行咖啡豆烘焙) 喜欢 + 烘焙

How to Use It

Usage Notes

烘焙 is a versatile word used in both hobbyist and commercial settings. It is considered slightly more formal than just saying '烤'. It is the standard term for professional pastry and coffee work.

Common Mistakes

Beginners often use 烘焙 for outdoor grilling, which is incorrect. Remember that 烘焙 implies the use of an oven or similar dry-heat apparatus. It is not used for cooking methods like boiling or steaming.

Tips

💡

Focus on the context of baking

Use '烘焙' when talking about pastry making or professional coffee roasting. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying '烤'.

⚠️

Don't confuse with direct grilling

Avoid using '烘焙' for outdoor barbecues. Use '烧烤' for grilling meat over an open flame.

🌍

The rise of home baking

Home baking has become a popular hobby in China recently. Many people attend classes to learn professional techniques.

Word Origin

The character 烘 refers to roasting by fire, and 焙 refers to drying by fire. Together, they describe the traditional process of applying heat to food.

Cultural Context

Baking culture in China has grown significantly due to the influence of Western cuisine. It is now a common activity for families and social gatherings.

Memory Tip

Think of the fire radical (火) on the left side of both characters. Both mean 'heat', so it must be something cooked with fire/heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

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烘焙通常指在封闭的烤箱中利用循环热风制作面食或甜点。烧烤则通常指在明火或炭火上直接加热肉类或蔬菜。

是的，烘焙的核心在于干热环境，烤箱是最标准的工具。虽然现在有空气炸锅，但在传统定义中，烘焙离不开烤箱。

指将生咖啡豆通过受热处理，使其发生颜色、香气和口感的转化。这是咖啡制作中至关重要的一步。

它属于中性偏正式的词汇，常用于食谱、商业名称或专业讨论中。日常口语中，人们也常说“烤蛋糕”。

Test Yourself

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周末我在家里学习___面包。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 烘焙

面包属于西点，使用烤箱制作，因此用烘焙。

multiple choice

以下哪个选项最适合使用“烘焙”？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 烘焙咖啡豆

烘焙咖啡豆是该词的标准搭配。

sentence building

喜欢 / 我 / 烘焙 / 甜点

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我喜欢烘焙甜点

主谓宾结构，烘焙作为动作修饰甜点。

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