lên men

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The Vietnamese word "lên men" is a verb that means "to ferment." Fermentation is a natural process where yeast, bacteria, or other microorganisms convert sugars into alcohol or acids. This process is often used in making foods and beverages like bread, yogurt, beer, and wine.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "lên men" when talking about the process of fermentation in cooking or food production.
• It is often used in contexts related to traditional food and drink preparation in Vietnam.

Example:

• "Rượu được làm bằng cách lên men từ gạo." (The wine is made by fermenting rice.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, you might discuss the conditions required for fermentation: - "Để lên men thành công, cần phải kiểm soát nhiệt độ và độ ẩm."
(To ferment successfully, temperature and humidity need to be controlled.)

Word Variants:

• "Men" refers to the yeast or starter culture used in fermentation.
• "Lên men" can also be used in combination with other words to describe specific types of fermentation, like "lên men rượu" (fermenting wine) or "lên men bia" (fermenting beer).

Different Meanings:

• While "lên men" primarily means "to ferment," it can also imply a change or development, such as ideas or emotions brewing over time. However, this usage is less common than its literal meaning.

Synonyms:

• "Ferment" (English equivalent).
• In Vietnamese, you might use "lên men hóa" for a more formal context, which also means to ferment.

Academic

verb

1. to ferment