湑 (xū) - Clear, bright (of wine) & to strain spirits

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湑 · xū

Clear, bright (of wine);

to strain spirits;

luxuriant (of vegetation);

abundant;

used in place names.

Clear, bright (of wine)to strain spiritsluxuriant (of vegetation)

Usage highlights

Clear wineLuxuriant growthXuxi TownXushui RiverStrain spirits

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 滤— to filter, strain
  • 茂— luxuriant, lush

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 枯— withered, dried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wine is clear and bright (湑酒).
  • Luxuriant vegetation (湑湑).
  • Xuxi Town in Shaanxi Province (湑溪镇).
  • The Xushui River (湑水河).

Collocations

  • Clear wine(湑酒)
  • Luxuriant growth(湑湑)
  • Xuxi Town(湑溪镇)
  • Xushui River(湑水河)
  • Strain spirits(湑酒)

Idioms

  • Clear wine and rich dishes(湑酒脩脯)
  • Luxuriant and flourishing(湑湑萋萋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the clarity of filtered wine in ancient texts.
  • Used in geographical names in Shaanxi province, particularly around the Qinling Mountains region.
  • Appears in classical poetry to describe lush vegetation and clear liquids.

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