(lǎn) - To remove astringency from fruits, especially persimmons, by & also refers to the process of pickling or

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To remove astringency from fruits, especially persimmons, by soaking or treating them;

also refers to the process of pickling or curing.

To remove astringency from fruits, especially persimmons, byalso refers to the process of pickling or

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Remove astringency from persimmonsCured fruitPickling processAstringency removalTreated persimmon

Synonyms

  • to remove astringency; to pickle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Soak the persimmons to remove astringency (醂柿子).
  • The treated fruit is no longer puckery (已醂的水果).
  • This method is used for curing plums (醂梅子).

Collocations

  • Remove astringency from persimmons(醂柿子)
  • Cured fruit(醂果)
  • Pickling process(醂制)
  • Astringency removal(去涩醂)
  • Treated persimmon(醂过的柿子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional food preservation techniques in Chinese cuisine.
  • Particularly relevant to persimmon preparation, as unripe persimmons are highly astringent.

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