酾 (shāi) - To strain or filter wine & to pour wine

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shāi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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酾 · shāi

To strain or filter wine;

to pour wine;

to brew.

To strain or filter wineto pour wineto brew.

Usage highlights

Strain winePour wine facing the riverBrew and filter winePour a libationStrain and offer wine

Synonyms

  • 滤— to filter
  • 斟— to pour (wine or tea)
  • 酿— to brew

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He strained the wine before serving (酾酒).
  • Ancient texts describe elaborate wine pouring rituals (酾酒临江).
  • The host poured wine for all guests (主人酾酒).

Collocations

  • Strain wine(酾酒)
  • Pour wine facing the river(酾酒临江)
  • Brew and filter wine(酿酾)
  • Pour a libation(酾奠)
  • Strain and offer wine(酾献)

Idioms

  • Pour wine facing the river, contemplating heroes past(酾酒临江)
  • Strain wine to welcome guests(酾酒迎宾)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with ancient Chinese wine culture and rituals.
  • Often appears in classical poetry describing banquets and gatherings.
  • Reflects traditional wine preparation methods involving filtration.

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