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浸泡
jìnpào
Description
“浸泡”的意思是把东西放在水或别的液体里一段时间。
"浸泡" means to put something in water or another liquid for a period of time.
我们常常在做饭前浸泡黄豆或者米。
We often soak soybeans or rice before cooking.
Meanings
浸泡jìnpào
to soak or steep something in liquid
请把衣服在水里浸泡十分钟。
Please soak the clothes in water for ten minutes.
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Notes
- Etymology
浸 (to immerse) + 泡 (to soak); both characters relate to being in liquid.
- Nuance
浸泡 implies leaving something in liquid for a while, longer than a quick dip.
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