Meaning
搅拌 means to stir or mix something, typically liquids or semi-solid substances, by moving them around in a circular or back-and-forth motion. It's commonly used in cooking contexts when mixing ingredients together, or in industrial/chemical contexts when blending substances.
Usage
This is a standard kitchen and cooking term that native speakers use frequently when describing food preparation. It's also used in scientific and industrial contexts. The word implies a deliberate mixing action rather than just shaking or combining. Common in cooking instructions and recipes.
Examples
- 01把鸡蛋和面粉搅拌均匀。.Mix the eggs and flour evenly.
- 02请用勺子把咖啡搅拌一下。.Please stir the coffee with a spoon.
Characters
Measure words
- 下搅拌几下
Common collocations
- 搅拌均匀to stir evenly/until well mixed
- 搅拌机blender, mixer
- 充分搅拌to stir thoroughly
- 用勺子搅拌to stir with a spoon
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to hand movements (both have the hand radical 扌). 搅 originally meant to disturb or agitate, while 拌 meant to mix or blend. Together they form a compound emphasizing the mixing action.