醞釀

酝酿
yùnniàng
  1. (of alcohol) to ferment
  2. (of a crisis) to be brewing
  3. to mull over (an issue)
  4. to hold exploratory discussions

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 醞 yùn to brew
2 釀 niàng
  1. to ferment
  2. to brew
  3. to make honey (of bees)
  4. to lead to
  5. to form gradually
  6. wine
  7. stuffed vegetables (cooking method)