醰 (tán) - Rich, full-bodied (of wine) & mellow

醰Tone 2

tán ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

醰 · tán

Rich, full-bodied (of wine);

mellow;

deep and profound (of flavor or meaning).

Rich, full-bodied (of wine)mellowdeep and profound (of flavor or meaning).

Usage highlights

Rich and mellowMellow and elegantDeep flavorProfound charmRich tasteMellow wine

Synonyms

  • 醇— mellow; pure; rich (of wine)
  • 厚— thick; rich; deep (of flavor)
  • 浓— strong; concentrated; rich (of taste)

Antonyms

  • 淡— bland; weak; light (of flavor)
  • 薄— thin; weak; insipid (of taste)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wine has a rich and mellow taste (酒味醇醰).
  • His calligraphy style is profound and elegant (书法风格醰雅).
  • The tea leaves produce a deep and flavorful brew (茶叶泡出醰厚的茶汤).
  • Her literary works possess a mellow charm (她的作品具有醰醰的文采).

Collocations

  • Rich and mellow(醇醰)
  • Mellow and elegant(醰雅)
  • Deep flavor(醰味)
  • Profound charm(醰醰)
  • Rich taste(醰厚)
  • Mellow wine(醰酒)

Idioms

  • Rich and mellow flavor(醇醰之味)
  • Profound and elegant style(醰雅之风)
  • Deep and meaningful(醰醰有味)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the rich, full-bodied quality of fine wines or fermented beverages.
  • Extended metaphorically to describe profound literary or artistic styles, suggesting depth and refinement.
  • Used in classical Chinese aesthetics to denote a mature, understated elegance, as opposed to superficial brilliance.

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