jǐ níngméng

squeeze a lemon

In Chinese, '挤柠檬' (jǐ níngméng) refers to the action of applying pressure to a lemon to extract its juice. This phrase can be used in both cooking contexts when preparing recipes and in casual conversations about making lemonade or enhancing flavors with fresh lemon juice. The expression captures the idea of extracting the sour, tangy liquid to add zest to various dishes or beverages.