English–Chinese
“dip” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhàn
Example
吃饺子的时候把饺子蘸醋。chī jiǎo zi de shí hòu bǎ jiǎo zi zhàn cù
When eating dumplings, dip them in vinegar.
How to say “dip” in Chinese
“Dip” in Chinese is 蘸 (zhàn).
Bring a piece of food into brief contact with sauce or another liquid, rather than leaving it submerged.
Example sentences with 蘸
炸春卷通常蘸酱吃。zhà chūn juǎn tōng cháng zhàn jiàng chī
Fried spring rolls are usually dipped in sauce before eating.
Tips for using 蘸
- English speakers often use a separate noun for the sauce, while Chinese commonly treats the food as the direct object and names the condiment after it.