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酴túyeast; wine; to leaven, to fermentg, 14 strokes, radical 酉
tú(tu2)tu T2
  1. 1yeast; wine; to leaven, to ferment
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March 24, 2026

酴tú(tu2)

酴 (tú) refers to yeast, which is a crucial ingredient in the fermentation process of making wine and other alcoholic beverages. In a broader context, it can also indicate the action of leavening or fermenting food, highlighting its importance in culinary practices.

Strokes14Radical酉
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, fermentation is not just a culinary process but also a traditional art, particularly in the production of rice wine and other local beverages.酴 reflects the significance of natural fermentation processes in Chinese cuisine.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tub' (sounds like 'tú') filled with bubbling yeast, transforming grape juice into wine. The character 酴 has the radical for 'liquor' (酒) on the left, reminding you it’s related to fermentation and drinks.

Meanings of 酴

tú(tu2)
1yeast; wine; to leaven, to ferment
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About 酴

酴Simplified
14Strokes
酉Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 酴 with similar-sounding words that pertain to different contexts. This term is generally used in more formal or specialized discussions about fermentation, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 酴醪 (tú láo, 'fermented mash') and 酴酒 (tú jiǔ, 'yeast wine').

HSK Study Tips

酴 is not included in the HSK levels, but understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to food and drink. Focus on its uses in culinary and beverage contexts, and connect it with other food-related terms you learn.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 酴 as 'tǔ' instead of 'tú', which changes the meaning entirely. Ensure to practice the correct tone to avoid confusion with related terms.

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Etymology of 酴

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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wine

Semantic (meaning)酉
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Phonetic (sound)余
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Origin

酴 = 酉 + 余. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 酴

IDS Structure⿰酉余
酴Full character
=
酉you3
left
余Yu2
right
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Parts

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How to say yeast; wine; to leaven, to ferment in Chinese

“yeast; wine; to leaven, to ferment” in Chinese is酴tú

酴 (tú) refers to yeast, which is a crucial ingredient in the fermentation process of making wine and other alcoholic beverages. In a broader context, it can also indicate the action of leavening or fermenting food, highlighting its importance in culinary practices.

When to use 酴

Be careful not to confuse 酴 with similar-sounding words that pertain to different contexts. This term is generally used in more formal or specialized discussions about fermentation, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 酴醪 (tú láo, 'fermented mash') and 酴酒 (tú jiǔ, 'yeast wine').

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 酴 as 'tǔ' instead of 'tú', which changes the meaning entirely. Ensure to practice the correct tone to avoid confusion with related terms.

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Word Family of 酴

Words containing this character1
酴túyeast

Frequently Asked Questions about 酴

酴 specifically refers to yeast and fermentation, while 酒 (jiǔ) refers broadly to alcoholic beverages.

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