浸泡

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The verb 浸泡 (jìn pào) means to immerse or soak something in a liquid for a period of time, often to soften it or extract flavor. It is commonly used in cooking contexts, such as soaking tea leaves, dried mushrooms, or fruits.

Common Collocations

These collocations emphasize the action of soaking ingredients to prepare them for cooking or consumption.

Usage Notes

浸泡 usually implies a longer soaking time compared to (to dip briefly). It often involves leaving the item in liquid until it changes texture or absorbs flavor. It is a neutral, standard term used in both spoken and written Chinese.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 浸泡 with (pào) alone, which can mean to bubble or to soak but is less formal. 浸泡 specifically highlights the immersion process. Also, 浸泡 is different from 湿 (to get wet) which focuses on moisture rather than soaking for preparation.

Example Sentences

Tea leaves need to be steeped in hot water for three minutes to brew good

Before making soup, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in water to soften

He likes to soak fruits in syrup to make desserts.