炒【chǎo】
HSK 6
- to sauté; to stir-fry
- to speculate (in real estate etc); to scalp
- to hype up
- to sack; to fire (sb)
Generated: This meaning refers to a cooking technique where food is cooked quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat.
Generated: This meaning is used in financial contexts, referring to buying and selling assets such as property or stocks with the aim of making a profit.
He is speculating in the real estate market.
Generated: This meaning refers to promoting or exaggerating something to increase excitement or interest around it.
They are hyping up the movie in hopes of attracting more viewers.
Generated: This meaning refers to terminating someone's employment, typically by an employer due to various reasons.
The company decided to sack the underperforming employee.