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ferment in Chinese

ferment in Chinese is 酵母, 發酵 — ferment means to undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.

ferment in Chinese

酵母
noun
Pronounced: jiào mǔ
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
發酵
verb
Pronounced: fā jiào
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

What does "ferment" mean?

  1. verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
    "The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year."
  2. verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
    "Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff."
  3. noun A state of excitement, agitation, or unrest.
    "The country was in a ferment of political change."
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ferment in a sentence

  • The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year.
  • Cabbage ferments naturally to become sauerkraut.
  • Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff.
  • The country was in a ferment of political change.

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What is "ferment" in Chinese?

"ferment" in Chinese is 酵母, 發酵. ferment means: To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.

How do you pronounce 酵母?

"ferment" in Chinese is 酵母, pronounced "jiào mǔ".

How do you use "ferment" in a sentence?

Example: "The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year." In Chinese, "ferment" is 酵母, 發酵.

Are there other ways to say "ferment" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "ferment": 酵母, 發酵.

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