This is the 4648th most frequent Chinese word.
烤
"烤" means "to roast" or "to bake."
In this sentence, '烤' refers to the cooking method of roasting, indicating food preparation.
我喜欢吃烤鸡。
I like eating roast chicken.
Here, '烤' denotes the action of roasting something over a flame, typically done for marshmallows.
我们打算烤棉花糖作为点心。
We plan to roast marshmallows as a snack.
In this context, '烤' metaphorically describes the heating effect of the sun on the ground.