麷 (fēng) - Fermented grains & sprouted wheat

麷Tone 1

fēng ｜ 29 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

麷 · fēng

Fermented grains;

sprouted wheat;

wheat sprouts used in ancient brewing;

also refers to a type of ancient grain preparation.

Fermented grainssprouted wheatwheat sprouts used in ancient brewing

Usage highlights

Fermented grainsSprouted wheatAncient brewing grainWheat maltGrain preparationCeremonial grains

Synonyms

  • 麦芽— malt (sprouted grains used in brewing)
  • 曲— fermentation starter (used in brewing and food fermentation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient brewing used sprouted wheat (麷) as a fermenting agent.
  • The ritual text mentions fermented grains (麷) for ceremonial wine.
  • Wheat sprouts (麷) were essential in traditional fermentation processes.

Collocations

  • Fermented grains(麷)
  • Sprouted wheat(麷)
  • Ancient brewing grain(古酿麷)
  • Wheat malt(麦麷)
  • Grain preparation(麷制)
  • Ceremonial grains(祭麷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 麷 appears in ancient Chinese texts describing brewing and fermentation processes.
  • It was used in ceremonial contexts for preparing ritual wines and foods.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese agricultural and brewing techniques.

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