How to Say ‘Roast’ in Simplified Chinese
烘焙
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'hong-bay'.
🇨🇳 In China: Refers to the process of roasting coffee or other beans.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
烘焙
[hōng bèi]
roast
The process of heating coffee beans to enhance their flavor.
烘焙后的咖啡更香。
The coffee smells better after roasting.
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