鬸 (liù) - Liquid residue from fermented grains & dregs

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鬸 · liù

Liquid residue from fermented grains;

dregs;

lees;

particularly referring to the leftover liquid from brewing or fermenting processes.

Liquid residue from fermented grainsdregslees

Usage highlights

Fermented residueLiquid dregsGrain leesBrewing residueFermentation leftovers

Synonyms

  • 糟— dregs; sediment from brewing
  • 渣— residue; dregs
  • 滓— sediment; dregs

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The brewer discarded the fermented residue (酒鬸).
  • Traditional brewing often utilizes the leftover liquid (鬸液).
  • The fermentation process produces both alcohol and dregs (酒鬸).

Collocations

  • Fermented residue(酒鬸)
  • Liquid dregs(鬸液)
  • Grain lees(谷鬸)
  • Brewing residue(酿鬸)
  • Fermentation leftovers(发酵鬸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical or technical contexts related to traditional brewing and fermentation processes.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese knowledge of fermentation technology and food processing.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, mainly preserved in classical texts.

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