English–Chinese
“soak” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjìn pào
Example
请把衣服浸泡在水里。qǐng bǎ yī fú jìn pào zài shuǐ lǐ
Please soak the clothes in water.
How to say “soak” in Chinese
“Soak” in Chinese is 浸泡 (jìn pào).
Liquid surrounds an object over time, changing its texture as the object takes in moisture.
Example sentences with 浸泡
泡茶时可将茶叶浸泡在温水中数十秒。pào chá shí kě jiāng chá yè jìn pào zài wēn shuǐ zhōng shù shí miǎo
When making tea, you can soak the tea leaves in warm water for several dozen seconds.
Tips for using 浸泡
- In food preparation, this verb describes an intentional preparation step rather than sudden contact with liquid, which helps learners picture a process instead of a single moment.