粵

翻faan1炒caau2

faan1 caau2fān chǎo

English

  1. to stir-fry
  2. to recook leftover dishes ----
  3. to rehash or repeat old information as new or original

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 將冷飯殘菜翻煮
  2. 重提舊事,引起注意

Examples

  • 兩名女子揮舞著巨大的鍋鏟,不停地翻炒著盛滿咖哩醬汁的牛肉絲。

    Two women wielding giant spatulas continuously stir a brimming wok of shredded beef simmering in curry sauce.

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  • 陳小明當紅,十年前嘅緋聞又俾人翻炒。

    Ming is now the talk of the town, and old gossips about him have been rehashed in the media.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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