3 sentences for 腌 (yān — marinate)

1. 这鱼需要先腌一下再煎。

   zhè yú xū​yào xiān yān yī​xià zài jiān.

   The fish needs to be marinated before frying.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 她在坛子里腌了一些泡菜。

   tā zài tán zi lǐ yān le yī​xiē pào​cài.

   She pickled some vegetables in a jar.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

3. 每到冬日，老百姓都有腌腊的习俗。

   měi dào dōng​rì, lǎo​bǎi​xìng dōu yǒu yān là de xí​sú.

   Every winter, people have the custom of curing meat.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary