酑 (yú) - An ancient character referring to drinking alcohol or & also used in classical texts for ceremonial drinking.

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yú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

酑 · yú

An ancient character referring to drinking alcohol or toasting;

also used in classical texts for ceremonial drinking.

An ancient character referring to drinking alcohol oralso used in classical texts for ceremonial drinking.

Usage highlights

Toasting with wineCeremonial drinkingRitual toastingAncient drinking vesselFormal toast

Synonyms

  • 饮— to drink
  • 酌— to pour wine; to drink
  • 酢— to toast in return

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They raised their cups in a toast (酑酒).
  • Ancient ceremonial drinking (古礼酑饮).
  • The ritual required ceremonial toasting (礼仪酑祭).

Collocations

  • Toasting with wine(酑酒)
  • Ceremonial drinking(酑饮)
  • Ritual toasting(酑祭)
  • Ancient drinking vessel(酑器)
  • Formal toast(酑礼)

Idioms

  • Toasting with ceremonial wine(酑酒之礼)
  • Ancient drinking rituals(古酑之仪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ceremonial drinking and toasting rituals.
  • Associated with ancient Chinese drinking customs and formal banquets.
  • Represents the formal, ritualistic aspect of alcohol consumption in traditional culture.

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