(hǎi) - An ancient term for a type of vinegar

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hǎi | 14 strokes | radical:

· hǎi

An ancient term for a type of vinegar or brine, used in historical texts.

An ancient term for a type of vinegar

Usage highlights

ancient vinegarbrine for picklinghistorical condiment

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The recipe calls for a special vinegar (酼).
  • In ancient times, they used brine (酼) for pickling.
  • This character appears in classical texts referring to a condiment (酼).

Collocations

  • ancient vinegar()
  • brine for pickling()
  • historical condiment()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts, often related to food preparation.
  • Rarely used in modern language, primarily of historical interest.

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