醞 (yùn) - To brew, ferment & to prepare gradually

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醞 · yùn

To brew, ferment;

to prepare gradually;

to develop ideas or plans;

to accumulate;

to contain.

To brew, fermentto prepare graduallyto develop ideas or plans

Usage highlights

BrewingBrewing wineBrewing vinegarFermentingGradually developingDeeply contained

Synonyms

  • 釀— To brew, ferment
  • 醞釀— To brew, to develop gradually
  • 發酵— To ferment

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Brewing wine(醞釀酒)
  • Fermenting ideas(醞釀想法)
  • Gradually developing a plan(醞釀計劃)
  • Containing deep meaning(醞含深意)

Collocations

  • Brewing(醞釀)
  • Brewing wine(醞酒)
  • Brewing vinegar(醞醋)
  • Fermenting(醞造)
  • Gradually developing(醞育)
  • Deeply contained(醞含)

Idioms

  • Brewing a plan(醞釀計劃)
  • Fermenting ideas(醞釀構思)
  • Brewing a storm(醞釀風暴)
  • Gradually developing(醞釀發展)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Closely associated with traditional Chinese brewing techniques for wine and vinegar.
  • Metaphorically used to describe the gradual development of thoughts, plans, or situations.
  • Represents the Chinese cultural value of patience and gradual accumulation rather than hasty action.

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