| 酝酿 | yùn niàng | (of alcohol) to ferment / (of a crisis) to be brewing / to mull over (an issue) / to hold exploratory discussions | ![]() |
| 发酵 | fā jiào | to ferment / (fig.) (of trends, emotions or repercussions etc) to bubble away / to simmer / to develop | ![]() |
| 酿 | niàng | to ferment / to brew / to make honey (of bees) / to lead to / to form gradually / wine / stuffed vegetables (cooking method) | ![]() |
