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浸 (jìn) vs 泡 (pào) — choose 浸 when emphasizing the act of submerging in liquid, while 泡 focuses more on the act of soaking or infusing.
When using 浸泡, ensure you're clear about the object being soaked and the liquid involved. It's commonly used in both formal and informal settings, so consider your audience. A frequent mistake is to confuse it with 浸, which means to soak but does not imply the same depth of immersion.
As an HSK 6 word, 浸泡 connects with other food-related terms and verbs about physical actions. Students should focus on its application in cooking and cleaning contexts, understanding nuances when discussing processes involving liquids.
Learners often misuse 浸泡 in contexts where a quick action is required, saying '我浸泡了米' (I soaked the rice) instead of '我洗米' (I washed the rice). Remember to reserve 浸泡 for longer soaking processes.
Pronunciation of 浸泡
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How to say to steep in Chinese
“to steep” in Chinese is浸泡
浸泡 (jìn pào) means to steep or soak something in a liquid, often for a prolonged period. This verb is commonly used in culinary contexts, such as soaking tea leaves or marinating food, as well as in cleaning processes, where items are immersed in a solution to remove dirt or stains.
When to use 浸泡
When using 浸泡, ensure you're clear about the object being soaked and the liquid involved. It's commonly used in both formal and informal settings, so consider your audience. A frequent mistake is to confuse it with 浸, which means to soak but does not imply the same depth of immersion.
浸泡 or something close to it
浸 (jìn) vs 泡 (pào) — choose 浸 when emphasizing the act of submerging in liquid, while 泡 focuses more on the act of soaking or infusing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 浸泡 in contexts where a quick action is required, saying '我浸泡了米' (I soaked the rice) instead of '我洗米' (I washed the rice). Remember to reserve 浸泡 for longer soaking processes.
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Grammar Patterns of 浸泡
浸泡 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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把水果和坚果放进罐子里，用白兰地酒____。
Pack the fruits and nuts into the jars and cover with brandy.
Example Sentences for 浸泡 (4)
Frequently Asked Questions about 浸泡
浸泡 emphasizes a prolonged soaking process, while 泡 can refer to a quicker steeping or simply bubbling in water.
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