酋 (qiú) - Chieftain, tribal leader & brewmaster

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qiú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

酋 · qiú

Chieftain, tribal leader;

brewmaster;

ancient term for a leader or head;

also relates to fermentation and brewing.

Chieftain, tribal leaderbrewmasterancient term for a leader or head

Usage highlights

Tribal chieftainChieftain of a tribeBrewmasterElder chieftainChieftain's authorityChieftain system

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was the chieftain of the tribe (部落酋长).
  • The recipe for ancient liquor (酋酒) was discovered.
  • They consulted the tribal elder (酋老).

Collocations

  • Tribal chieftain(酋长)
  • Chieftain of a tribe(部落酋长)
  • Brewmaster(酋酒)
  • Elder chieftain(酋老)
  • Chieftain's authority(酋权)
  • Chieftain system(酋长制)

Idioms

  • The chieftain of a tribe(部落酋长)
  • The authority of the chieftain(酋长之权)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '酋' referred to tribal leaders or chieftains, often in non-Han societies.
  • The character is also associated with brewing and fermentation, reflecting historical roles in alcohol production.

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