Word: 文火 (wénhuǒ) 文火 dictionary entry wénhuǒ small flame (when cooking, simmering etc) Full dictionary entry for 文火 Example sentences using 文火 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 汤要用文火慢慢炖。 Tāng yào yòng wénhuǒ mànmàn dùn. The soup should be stewed slowly over a gentle flame. 用文火煮粥，才不会糊。 Yòng wénhuǒ zhǔ zhōu, cái búhuì hú. Cook the porridge on a low flame so it won't burn.