English–Chinese
“ferment” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfā jiào
Example
面团已经开始发酵了。miàn tuán yǐ jīng kāi shǐ fā jiào le
The dough has already started to ferment.
How to say “ferment” in Chinese
“Ferment” in Chinese is 发酵 (fā jiào).
An active process makes a mixture rise, bubble, sour, or develop a new taste and texture.
Example sentences with 发酵
葡萄汁在温暖环境下会很快发酵。pú táo zhī zài wēn nuǎn huán jìng xià huì hěn kuài fā jiào
Grape juice will ferment quickly in warm surroundings.
Tips for using 发酵
- The same Chinese word covers the stage that makes dough rise and the broader process behind foods such as yogurt or fermented vegetables, so it is not limited to baking.