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“keep fresh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎo xiān

Example

请把肉放进冰箱里,这样可以保鲜。qǐng bǎ ròu fàng jìn bīng xiāng lǐ zhè yàng ké yǐ bǎo xiān

Please put the meat in the refrigerator so it stays fresh.

Illustration for 保鲜 (keep fresh)

How to say “keep fresh” in Chinese

“Keep fresh” in Chinese is 保鲜 (bǎo xiān).

Extending the fresh life of something perishable by slowing the changes that make it spoil.

Full entry for 保鲜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 保鲜

超市的海鲜用冰块覆盖,可以短时间内保鲜。chāo shì de hǎi xiān yòng bīng kuài fù gài ké yǐ duǎn shí jiān nèi bǎo xiān

The supermarket's seafood can be covered with ice to keep it fresh for a short time.

Tips for using 保鲜

  • Food packaging may state a preservation period or method alongside this word, making it a useful clue when reading everyday supermarket and kitchen information.

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