酝酿

酝酿	yùn niàng	(of alcohol) to ferment / (of a crisis) to be brewing / to mull over (an issue) / to hold exploratory discussions
酝	yùn	to brew
酿	niàng	to ferment / to brew / to make honey (of bees) / to lead to / to form gradually / wine / stuffed vegetables (cooking method)