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    Expressing something as fermented with 发酵 (fājiào)

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    Structure

    用 + Ingredient + 发酵

    Explanation

    The word 发酵 (fājiào) means "to ferment" or "fermented" and describes the biochemical process of breaking down substances using yeast or bacteria. It is commonly used when discussing food preparation methods, such as making bread, wine, or traditional Chinese foods.

    Examples

    • 做面包需要让面团充分发酵。

      zuò miànbāo xūyào ràng miàntuán chōngfèn fājiào.

      Making bread requires letting the dough fully ferment.

    • 这种酸奶是用传统方法发酵制成的。

      zhè zhǒng suānnǎi shì yòng chuántǒng fāngfǎ fājiào zhìchéng de.

      This yogurt is made using traditional fermentation methods.

    • 天气太热，食物容易发酵变质。

      tiānqì tài rè, shíwù róngyì fājiào biànzhì.

      The weather is too hot, and food easily ferments and spoils.

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