Definition

Verb: - To ferment: The primary meaning of 'dậy men' is the biological process where microorganisms like yeast or bacteria convert organic substances (typically sugars) into alcohol, acids, or gases. It describes the action of starting or undergoing fermentation.

Usage

The verb 'dậy men' is used to describe the process where a substance begins to ferment, often becoming bubbly, expanding, or changing in flavor and chemical composition. It is commonly used in contexts related to cooking, baking, and brewing.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bột bánh mì cần được ủ cho dậy men trước khi nướng. (The bread dough needs to be proofed to ferment before baking.)
  • Nho sẽ dậy men và trở thành rượu vang. (Grapes will ferment and become wine.)
  • Sữa chua được tạo ra khi sữa dậy men. (Yogurt is created when milk ferments.)

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: 'Dậy men' can be used metaphorically to describe a situation, feeling, or movement that is beginning to develop, grow, or become active, similar to the bubbling action of fermentation.
  • Những ý tưởng mới đang dậy men trong cộng đồng. (New ideas are fermenting within the community.)
  • Sự bất bình trong quần chúng bắt đầu dậy men. (Dissatisfaction among the masses began to ferment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lên men: This is a more common and general synonym for 'dậy men', also meaning 'to ferment'.
  • Thức ăn bị lên men và có mùi chua. (The food fermented and smelled sour.)
• Men (Noun): Yeast; the agent that causes fermentation.
  • Cho men vào hỗn hợp bột. (Add yeast to the flour mixture.)

Synonyms

• Lên men: to ferment.
• Ủ (cho lên men): to incubate (for fermentation).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a single verb, 'dậy men' does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The action is typically expressed with the verb alone or with complements.

Related Idioms

• Làm dậy men lòng người: To stir people's hearts; to incite or inspire strong emotions (a figurative extension).
  • Bài diễn văn đó đã làm dậy men lòng yêu nước. (That speech stirred patriotic fervor.)

verb

1. to ferment