lǎn
  1. to soak (fruits) in hot water or limewater to remove astringent taste
  2. to marinate in salt etc
  3. to pickle

CEDICT

  1. to soak meat, fish, or vegetables in salt or seasoning (for flavoring or to reduce gaminess and fishiness)
  2. to soak persimmons in hot water or lime water to remove its tartness
  3. (Zhangzhou Hokkien) big and drooping (of one's belly, etc.)
  4. big and drooping (of one's belly, etc.)

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