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漤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
漤lǎnto marinate in saltv, 14 strokes, radical 氵
漤lǎnto soak (fruits) in hot water or limewater to remove astringent tasteunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵
漤lǎnto marinate in salt etcunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵
漤lǎnto pickleunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵
lǎn(lan3) T3
  1. 1to marinate in salt
  2. 2to soak (fruits) in hot water or limewater to remove astringent taste
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March 24, 2026

漤lǎn(lan3)

The character 漤 (lǎn) refers to the process of marinating or soaking food in a solution, particularly salt or limewater. This technique is often used to enhance flavor or remove undesirable tastes from fruits, making it a common practice in Chinese cooking. It is significant for preserving food and preparing ingredients for various dishes.

Strokes14Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, the practice of marinating and pickling is deeply rooted in tradition, often linked to regional flavors and seasonal preservation methods. Many traditional dishes rely on these techniques to enhance taste and texture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large pot of fruit being soaked in a salty bath, like a spa day for food! The left part '氵' represents water, and the right part '冗' suggests excess, helping you remember that this character involves soaking or marinating in liquid.

Meanings of 漤

lǎn(lan3)
1to marinate in salt
2to soak (fruits) in hot water or limewater to remove astringent taste
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About 漤

漤Simplified
14Strokes
氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 漤

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 漤 with similar characters related to cooking methods. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in recipes or culinary discussions. Be mindful of the tone; 'lǎn' should be pronounced with a falling tone to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 漤 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to cooking vocabulary, which is essential for learners interested in food and culinary arts. Students should focus on related terms like 腌 (yān, to pickle) and 泡 (pào, to soak) to build a broader culinary lexicon.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 漤 with similar cooking terms like 腌 (yān), which means to pickle. For example, saying '我想腌这个水果' (I want to 漤 this fruit) is incorrect; it should be '我想漤这个水果' to accurately use the term.

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Pronunciation of 漤

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Etymology of 漤

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)婪
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Case file: 漤

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half婪 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 漤

IDS Structure⿰氵婪
漤Full Character
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氵shui3
left
婪lan2
right
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How to say to marinate in salt in Chinese

“to marinate in salt” in Chinese is漤lǎn

The character 漤 (lǎn) refers to the process of marinating or soaking food in a solution, particularly salt or limewater. This technique is often used to enhance flavor or remove undesirable tastes from fruits, making it a common practice in Chinese cooking. It is significant for preserving food and preparing ingredients for various dishes.

When to use 漤

Learners often confuse 漤 with similar characters related to cooking methods. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in recipes or culinary discussions. Be mindful of the tone; 'lǎn' should be pronounced with a falling tone to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 漤 with similar cooking terms like 腌 (yān), which means to pickle. For example, saying '我想腌这个水果' (I want to 漤 this fruit) is incorrect; it should be '我想漤这个水果' to accurately use the term.

Write 漤

漤

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Word Family of 漤

Words Containing This Character1
漤lǎnto pickle
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Compound Meaning

What does 漤 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 漤

Typically, fruits and vegetables are soaked using this method to enhance their flavors or to make them more palatable.

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