醕 (chún) - Pure, unmixed & mellow (of wine)

醕Tone 2

chún ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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醕 · chún

Pure, unmixed;

mellow (of wine);

rich, full-bodied;

genuine, authentic.

Pure, unmixedmellow (of wine)rich, full-bodied

Usage highlights

MellowPure alcoholPure and honestRich flavorMethyl alcoholEthanol

Synonyms

  • 纯— pure, unmixed
  • 浓— thick, strong, concentrated
  • 厚— rich, thick, generous

Antonyms

  • 薄— thin, weak, poor
  • 淡— bland, light, weak
  • 杂— mixed, impure, miscellaneous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This wine has a mellow flavor (酒味醇厚).
  • Pure alcohol is called ethanol (乙醇).
  • The tea has a rich and pure taste (茶味醇正).
  • He is a man of pure and honest character (他为人醇朴).

Collocations

  • Mellow (of wine)(醇厚)
  • Pure alcohol(乙醇)
  • Pure and honest(醇朴)
  • Rich flavor(醇味)
  • Methyl alcohol(甲醇)
  • Ethanol(乙醇)

Idioms

  • Pure and honest, simple and unadorned(醇朴无华)
  • Great purity and harmony(大醇小疵)
  • Mellow and rich flavor(醇醪滋味)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described high-quality, unmixed wine in ancient China.
  • Extended metaphorically to describe pure character, genuine feelings, or rich flavors.
  • Used in modern chemistry for alcohols, indicating its continued relevance.

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