English–Chinese
“mix in” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchān
Example
他在茶里掺了很多糖。tā zài chá lǐ chān le hěn duō táng
He mixed a lot of sugar into the tea.
How to say “mix in” in Chinese
“Mix in” in Chinese is 掺 (chān).
A smaller amount enters a larger mixture and changes the whole's taste or character.
Example sentences with 掺
她嫌汤太淡，在汤里掺了些盐。tā xián tāng tài dàn zài tāng lǐ càn le xiē yán
She thought the soup was too bland, so she mixed in some salt.
Tips for using 掺
- In food and product talk, this verb can describe normal blending or unwanted adulteration, so context shows whether the mixture is ordinary or improper.