What is the difference between 飮 and 饮?

飮 is the traditional form while 饮 is the simplified form used in mainland China. They have the same meaning and pronunciation.

Is 飮 commonly used in modern Chinese names?

No, 飮 is rarely used in modern Chinese names. The simplified form 饮 is also uncommon in names, though it appears in some literary or poetic contexts.

What are the cultural associations of 飮?

The character carries strong cultural associations with traditional drinking culture, poetry gatherings, and social rituals. It appears in many classical idioms and literary works.

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飮 · yǐn

To drink;

beverage;

to swallow;

to absorb;

to endure suffering;

to harbor resentment.

To drinkbeverageto swallow

Usage highlights

To drink waterTo drink alcoholTo drink teaBeverageDrinking fountainTo drink a toast

Synonyms

喝— to drink (more common modern usage)
吞— to swallow
吸— to suck, to absorb

Antonyms

吐— to spit out, to vomit
呕— to vomit

Usage & contexts

Examples

I drink water (飮水).
He enjoys drinking alcohol (飮酒).
This is a beverage shop (飮品店).
She drinks tea every morning (飮茶).

Collocations

To drink water(飮水)
To drink alcohol(飮酒)
To drink tea(飮茶)
Beverage(飮品)
Drinking fountain(飮水机)
To drink a toast(飮酒作乐)

Idioms

To drink to one's heart's content(开怀畅飮)
To drink poison to quench thirst(飮鸩止渴)
To drink the northwest wind(飮西北风)
To drink hatred(飮恨吞声)
To drink and write poetry(飮酒赋诗)

Cultural background

FAQ

The character 飮 originally depicted a person bending over a wine vessel, representing the act of drinking.
In traditional Chinese culture, drinking alcohol (飮酒) has strong social and literary associations, often featured in poetry and gatherings.
The character appears in many idioms expressing both literal drinking and metaphorical consumption or endurance.

飮 (yǐn) - To drink & beverage