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泡
pào
Description
「泡」是水或饮料里的小气泡，也可以指像泡泡一样的东西。
"泡" are small bubbles in water or drinks, and can also refer to bubble-like things.
它还能当动词，意思是把东西放进水里一段时间，比如泡茶。
It can also be a verb meaning to soak something in water for a while, like making tea.
Meanings
泡pào
bubble; foam
肥皂水里有很多泡。
There are many bubbles in the soapy water.
泡pào
to soak; to steep; to brew
我用热水泡茶。
I brew tea with hot water.
泡pào
to hang around; waste time somewhere
他喜欢泡在图书馆里。
He likes to hang out in the library.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 泡 often implies soaking or lingering for a period of time.
- Etymology
the water radical 氵 signals its connection to water and liquids.
In videos
“晚上泡私汤的时候可以用花瓣”
“然后呢我们就用这个来泡脚”
“但是啊羊肉泡这个词倒是在明朝的时候”
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