Meanings of 醞
By ear
Play it, then pick what 醞 means.
About 醞
Podcast: 醞
Podcast: 醞
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 醞
酿 (niàng) - use 醞 (yùn) when emphasizing the fermentation process of liquor, while 酿 (niàng) focuses more on the act of brewing or producing wine.
Learners often confuse 醞 with similar sounding words like 饮 (yǐn), which means 'to drink', or 酒 (jiǔ), which directly means 'alcohol' or 'wine'. 醞 is more specific to the fermentation process and is generally used in more formal contexts, especially in discussions about brewing.
Although 醞 is not part of any HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to food and drinks, such as 酒 (jiǔ) and 饮料 (yǐnliào). Students should focus on understanding context in which 醞 is used, especially in culinary discussions.
Learners often mistakenly use 醞 interchangeably with 酒. For example, saying '我想喝醞' (Wǒ xiǎng hē yùn) is incorrect; it should be '我想喝酒' (Wǒ xiǎng hē jiǔ) since 醞 refers to the process rather than the drink itself.
Pronunciation of 醞
Drill the tone of 醞 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 醞 to You
Let me explain 醞 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 醞 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 醞?
Learning Lab
Knowing 醞 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 醞
Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 云 represents the sound. Simplified form of 醞.
wine
Origin
醞 = 酉 + 皿. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 醞
Parts
Which of these is part of 醞?
How to say liquor, spirits, wine; to ferment in Chinese
“liquor, spirits, wine; to ferment” in Chinese is醞
The character 醞 (yùn) refers to liquor, spirits, or wine, primarily focusing on the process of fermentation. It is commonly used in the context of brewing or making alcoholic beverages, highlighting a cultural significance in social gatherings and celebrations in Chinese society.
When to use 醞
Learners often confuse 醞 with similar sounding words like 饮 (yǐn), which means 'to drink', or 酒 (jiǔ), which directly means 'alcohol' or 'wine'. 醞 is more specific to the fermentation process and is generally used in more formal contexts, especially in discussions about brewing.
醞 or something close to it
酿 (niàng) - use 醞 (yùn) when emphasizing the fermentation process of liquor, while 酿 (niàng) focuses more on the act of brewing or producing wine.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 醞 interchangeably with 酒. For example, saying '我想喝醞' (Wǒ xiǎng hē yùn) is incorrect; it should be '我想喝酒' (Wǒ xiǎng hē jiǔ) since 醞 refers to the process rather than the drink itself.
Write 醞
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 醞 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 醞?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 醞
Words with 醞
What does 酝酿 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 醞
醞 specifically refers to the fermentation process and is more about making liquor, while 酒 broadly refers to any alcoholic beverage.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 醞?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.