| Pin Yin | Preperation | Example |
| Xian – | fresh, juicy | xian lu gen, xian huo xiang |
| Sheng – | raw, uncooked | sheng gan cao, sheng di huang |
| Chao – | toasted, dry fried | chao bai zhu, chao mai ya |
| Zhi – | honey fried | zhi gan cao, zhi huang qi |
| Zhi – | steamed | Zhi da huang, zhi shou wu |
| Jiao – | charred, over cooked | jiao sha za, zong liu tan |
| Pao – | popped | pao jiang, pao shan jia |
| Duan – | calcined | duan shi gao, duan mu li |