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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
醑xǔto filter, to straing, 16 strokes, radical 酉
醑xǔspiritusunknown, 16 strokes, radical 酉
醑xǔstrain spiritsunknown, 16 strokes, radical 酉
xǔ(xu3)xu T3
  1. 1to filter, to strain
  2. 2spiritus
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March 24, 2026

醑xǔ(xu3)

The character 醑 (xǔ) refers to the process of filtering or straining liquids, particularly in the context of alcoholic beverages or spirits. It is often used in contexts related to the production of liquor, highlighting the importance of refinement in making high-quality spirits.

Strokes16Radical酉
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the process of filtering spirits is deeply rooted in traditional alcohol production, which often emphasizes purity and quality. The art of distillation and refinement has historical significance, especially in famous regions known for their liquor, such as Moutai in Guizhou.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'spirit' being carefully 'filtered' through a fine mesh. The character 醑 consists of the 'wine' radical (酒) on the left, which relates to spirits, and the 'straining' component (𠂉) on the right, suggesting the action of filtering. Picture a ghost (spirit) passing through a sieve, leaving only the pure essence behind.

Meanings of 醑

xǔ(xu3)
1to filter, to strain
2spiritus
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醑Simplified
16Strokes
酉Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 醑 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in specialized discussions about alcohol or in literary contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it shares similar tones with other characters; ensure you use the correct tone (xǔ) to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, but it connects with HSK Level 4 terms related to beverages and food preparation. Focus on understanding its components and how they relate to similar words in the alcohol context, such as 酒 (jiǔ) for liquor.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 醑 with similar-sounding characters like 许 (xǔ), which means to allow or permit. Always remember that 醑 relates to filtering spirits, while 许 does not.

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Etymology of 醑

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

wine

Semantic (meaning)酉
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Phonetic (sound)胥
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Origin

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Decomposition of 醑

IDS Structure⿰酉胥
醑Full character
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酉you3
left
胥Xu1
right
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How to say to filter, to strain in Chinese

“to filter, to strain” in Chinese is醑xǔ

The character 醑 (xǔ) refers to the process of filtering or straining liquids, particularly in the context of alcoholic beverages or spirits. It is often used in contexts related to the production of liquor, highlighting the importance of refinement in making high-quality spirits.

When to use 醑

While 醑 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in specialized discussions about alcohol or in literary contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it shares similar tones with other characters; ensure you use the correct tone (xǔ) to avoid confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 醑 with similar-sounding characters like 许 (xǔ), which means to allow or permit. Always remember that 醑 relates to filtering spirits, while 许 does not.

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Word Family of 醑

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醑xǔspiritus

Frequently Asked Questions about 醑

It means to filter or strain, especially in relation to alcoholic beverages.

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