醹 (rú) - Mature wine & strong, rich, mellow wine

醹Tone 2

rú ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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醹 · rú

Mature wine;

strong, rich, mellow wine;

thick, unstrained wine.

Mature winestrong, rich, mellow winethick, unstrained wine.

Usage highlights

Rich wineMellow flavorStrong liquorThick wineAged wineFine wine

Synonyms

  • 醇— mellow; rich; pure (describing wine)
  • 酽— strong (of tea, wine); thick

Antonyms

  • 薄— thin; weak; insipid (of wine)
  • 淡— light; mild; bland

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wine has matured to perfection (酒味醇醹).
  • They served rich, aged wine (醹厚的陈酒).
  • This is a strong, unstrained vintage (这是浓醹的酒).

Collocations

  • Rich wine(醹酒)
  • Mellow flavor(醹味)
  • Strong liquor(醹醴)
  • Thick wine(浓醹)
  • Aged wine(陈醹)
  • Fine wine(醇醹)

Idioms

  • Rich wine and thick meat(醹酒厚肉)
  • Fine wine and delicacies(醹醴珍馐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing high-quality, matured alcoholic beverages.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese appreciation for well-crafted wines and brewing techniques.
  • Used in literary contexts to denote luxury, refinement, and celebration.

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