English–Chinese
“pickle” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyān
Example
她在厨房里腌菜。tā zài chú fáng lǐ yān cài
She is pickling vegetables in the kitchen.
How to say “pickle” in Chinese
“Pickle” in Chinese is 腌 (yān).
Food takes in salt or seasoned liquid while resting, often becoming easier to keep.
Example sentences with 腌
周末她在阳台上自己腌黄瓜。zhōu mò tā zài yáng tái shàng zì jǐ yān huáng guā
On weekends, she pickles cucumbers herself on the balcony.
Tips for using 腌
- English pickle often suggests a cucumber in vinegar, but this Chinese verb also applies to meat and vegetables seasoned with salt or a savory liquid, so a sour taste is not required.