煎熬
jiān’áo
to decoct; to boil down (herbs etc)
Every meaning
jiān’áo
- to decoct; to boil down (herbs etc)
- ordeal; torment
- to suffer; to torment
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Words with 熬
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).