渳 (mǐ) - To sip & to take a small drink

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mǐ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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渳 · mǐ

To sip;

to take a small drink;

to taste.

To sipto take a small drinkto taste.

Usage highlights

Sip teaTaste wineTake a small drinkSip water

Synonyms

  • 啜— to sip
  • 呷— to sip
  • 抿— to sip lightly

Antonyms

  • 饮— to drink (general term, not necessarily a sip)
  • 灌— to gulp down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sipped his tea (渳茶).
  • Let's taste the wine (渳酒).
  • She took a small drink of water (渳水).

Collocations

  • Sip tea(渳茶)
  • Taste wine(渳酒)
  • Take a small drink(渳一口)
  • Sip water(渳水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical and somewhat literary term for drinking, often implying a small, deliberate, or ceremonial sip.
  • More common in classical texts than in modern daily conversation.

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