酽 (yàn) - Strong (of tea, coffee, etc.) & thick

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酽 · yàn

Strong (of tea, coffee, etc.

);

thick;

concentrated;

intense in flavor or color.

Strong (of tea, coffee, etc.)thickconcentrated

Usage highlights

Strong teaThick inkConcentrated colorBrew strong teaStrong flavorThick tea

Synonyms

  • 浓— thick; concentrated; strong
  • 厚— thick; heavy
  • 醇— mellow; rich (of wine, tea)

Antonyms

  • 淡— light; weak; thin
  • 稀— diluted; thin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This tea is very strong (茶很酽).
  • He likes to drink strong tea (浓酽的茶).
  • The ink is too thick (墨汁太酽).
  • Brew a strong pot of tea (沏一壶酽茶).

Collocations

  • Strong tea(酽茶)
  • Thick ink(酽墨)
  • Concentrated color(色酽)
  • Brew strong tea(沏酽茶)
  • Strong flavor(味酽)
  • Thick tea(浓酽)

Idioms

  • Strong tea and hearty wine(酽茶醇酒)
  • Thick ink and heavy color(墨酽色重)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in the context of tea culture to describe strongly brewed tea.
  • In traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, can describe thick, concentrated ink.
  • Often carries positive connotations of richness and depth in sensory experiences.

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