This is the 1973rd most frequent Chinese word.
炒
"炒" means "to stir-fry" or "to fry."
In this sentence, '炒' is used to describe the action of stir-frying food, which is a common cooking technique in Chinese cuisine.
我喜欢炒菜，特别是炒土豆片。
I like stir-frying, especially stir-fried potato slices.
Here, '炒' metaphorically refers to actively buying and selling stocks, akin to 'playing the stock market'.
他每天炒股，希望赚很多钱。
He trades stocks every day, hoping to make a lot of money.
In this instance, '炒' extends to mean promoting or hyping something, often used in contexts involving media or public relations.