bì
滗
strain; decant
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to strain; to decant; to pour off liquid while retaining solids
A specific verb for the action of separating liquid from solids, commonly used in cooking or preparing herbal medicine.
Jiān煎
hǎo好
de的
zhōng中
yào药
xū需
yào要
bì滗
chū出
lái来
zài再
hē喝
。
The brewed herbal medicine needs to be strained before drinking.
Tā她
bǎ把
guō锅
lǐ里
de的
miàn面
tiáo条
lāo捞
chū出
lái来
，
bǎ把
tāng汤
bì滗
diào掉
le了
。
She scooped out the noodles from the pot and strained the broth.
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Zhǔ煮
jiǎo饺
zi子
shí时
，
yào要
yòng用
sháo勺
zi子
bì滗
diào掉
duō多
yú余
de的
shuǐ水
。
When boiling dumplings, use a ladle to strain out the excess water.