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March 24, 2026
酾(釃)shāi(shai1)
The character 酾 (shāi) refers to the process of filtering or straining liquids, often used in contexts like cooking or winemaking. It conveys the idea of separating unwanted materials from a liquid, ensuring clarity and purity in the final product.
Strokes14Radical酉Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the process of straining is vital, especially in making clear soups and teas. Mastering the art of filtering ingredients reflects the importance of purity and refinement in traditional cuisine.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef named 'Shai' who strains pasta. The '酾' character has a radical related to 'liquids' (水) and looks like a sieve. Picture Shai holding a sieve over a pot, letting only the clear water pass through, making it easy to remember that 酾 means to filter.
Meanings of 酾
shāi(shai1)
primary
1to filter, to strain
2strain
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About 酾
酾Simplified
釃Traditional
14Strokes
酉Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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筛 (shāi) - use 酾 (shāi) when referring specifically to filtering liquids, while 筛 (shāi) is for sifting dry materials like flour.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a chef named 'Shai' who strains pasta. The '酾' character has a radical related to 'liquids' (水) and looks like a sieve. Picture Shai holding a sieve over a pot, letting only the clear water pass through, making it easy to remember that 酾 means to filter.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 酾 with similar verbs like 滤 (lǜ), which also means 'to filter.' It's important to use 酾 primarily for contexts involving liquids and straining. This word is more formal and may not be commonly used in casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
While 酾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other cooking-related terms. Students at an intermediate level should focus on related verbs and nouns in the kitchen context, enhancing their vocabulary around food preparation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese cooking, the process of straining is vital, especially in making clear soups and teas. Mastering the art of filtering ingredients reflects the importance of purity and refinement in traditional cuisine.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 酾 in contexts that do not involve liquids, such as trying to apply it to solid materials. For example, saying '我酾米' (I filter rice) is incorrect; instead, use '我洗米' (I wash rice).
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Cultural Notes for 酾
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In Chinese cooking, the process of straining is vital, especially in making clear soups and teas. Mastering the art of filtering ingredients reflects the importance of purity and refinement in traditional cuisine.
Word Family of 酾
Words Containing This Character1
酾shāito dredge釃
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酾
酾 is often used in culinary contexts, such as when making soups or straining liquids. It's also used in winemaking.
Not commonly; it's more likely to be found in written texts or formal cooking instructions.
酾 specifically refers to straining liquids, while 滤 can refer to filtering both liquids and solid particles.
