釅 (yàn) - Strong (of tea, wine, etc.) & concentrated

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yàn ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

釅 · yàn

Strong (of tea, wine, etc.

);

concentrated;

thick;

intense (of flavor, color, emotion);

pungent.

Strong (of tea, wine, etc.)concentratedthick

Usage highlights

Strong teaThick inkIntense colorPungent flavorConcentrated liquorDeep emotion

Synonyms

  • 濃— thick; concentrated; strong
  • 厚— thick; deep; substantial
  • 醇— mellow; rich; pure (especially for alcohol)

Antonyms

  • 淡— light; weak; bland
  • 薄— thin; weak; insubstantial
  • 稀— diluted; sparse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This tea is very strong (茶很釅).
  • He likes thick, strong coffee (他喜歡喝釅咖啡).
  • The color is too intense (顏色太釅了).
  • The emotion in the poem is very deep (詩中的情感很釅).

Collocations

  • Strong tea(釅茶)
  • Thick ink(釅墨)
  • Intense color(釅色)
  • Pungent flavor(釅味)
  • Concentrated liquor(釅酒)
  • Deep emotion(釅情)

Idioms

  • Strong tea and rich wine(釅茶醇酒)
  • Deep affection and thick meaning(情釅意厚)
  • Rich ink and heavy color(墨釅色重)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described strong tea or wine, later extended to intense flavors, colors, and emotions.
  • In traditional Chinese tea culture, '釅' indicates a properly brewed, full-bodied tea.
  • Used in literary contexts to describe profound emotions or rich artistic expressions.

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