漤 (lǎn) - To pickle or preserve fruits/vegetables in salt or & to soak in a pickling solution

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漤 · lǎn

To pickle or preserve fruits/vegetables in salt or other seasonings;

to soak in a pickling solution;

to marinate.

To pickle or preserve fruits/vegetables in salt orto soak in a pickling solutionto marinate.

Usage highlights

Pickle plumsPickle vegetablesPickling methodPickling solutionPickled fruitsQuick pickling

Synonyms

  • 腌— to preserve in salt; to pickle
  • 泡— to soak; to steep

Antonyms

  • 鲜— fresh (opposite of preserved)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to pickle the plums (漤梅子).
  • She is pickling vegetables in the kitchen (在厨房漤菜).
  • This method is used to preserve fruits (用这种方法漤水果).

Collocations

  • Pickle plums(漤梅子)
  • Pickle vegetables(漤菜)
  • Pickling method(漤法)
  • Pickling solution(漤汁)
  • Pickled fruits(漤水果)
  • Quick pickling(快速漤制)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 漤 is a culinary term specifically referring to Chinese pickling and preservation techniques.
  • This method is commonly used in Chinese households for preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables.
  • Different regions in China have variations of pickling methods using salt, vinegar, or other seasonings.

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