yān
腌
to pickle; to cure; to marinate
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to pickle; to cure; to marinate by adding salt, sugar, sauce, wine, etc.
Commonly used for preparing preserved foods. The process can range from short brining to long-term curing.
Dōng冬
tiān天
，
nǎi奶
nǎi奶
xǐ喜
huān欢
yān腌
luó萝
bo卜
gān干
。
In winter, Grandma likes to pickle dried radishes.
Zhè这
yú鱼
ròu肉
shì是
yòng用
yán盐
yān腌
guò过
de的
。
This fish was cured with salt.
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Yān腌
zhì制
shí食
pǐn品
yào要
shì适
liàng量
shí食
yòng用
。
Pickled foods should be consumed in moderation.
Bǎ把
bái白
cài菜
yān腌
zài在
tán坛
zi子
lǐ里
。
Pickle the Chinese cabbage in the jar.