醠 (àng) - Clear wine & fine wine

醠Tone 4

àng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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醠 · àng

Clear wine;

fine wine;

specifically refers to wine that is clear and pure.

Clear winefine winespecifically refers to wine that is clear and

Usage highlights

clear winefine winerice winebrew winewine vesselwine flavor

Synonyms

  • 酒— wine, alcoholic drink
  • 清酒— clear wine, sake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He served clear wine (醠酒) at the banquet.
  • The ancient text mentions fine wine (清醠).
  • This is a type of rice wine (米醠).

Collocations

  • clear wine(醠酒)
  • fine wine(清醠)
  • rice wine(米醠)
  • brew wine(酿醠)
  • wine vessel(醠器)
  • wine flavor(醠味)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing fine wines and brewing.
  • Reflects the importance of wine in traditional Chinese ceremonies and literati culture.
  • The character combines the wine radical with the phonetic component 盎, suggesting clarity.

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