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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
酏yímillet winex, 10 strokes, radical 酉
酏yíelixirsunknown, 10 strokes, radical 酉
酏yísweet wineunknown, 10 strokes, radical 酉
酏yǐmillet winex, 10 strokes, radical 酉
酏yǐelixirsunknown, 10 strokes, radical 酉
酏yǐsweet wineunknown, 10 strokes, radical 酉
yǐ(yi3)yi
primary
T3
  1. 1millet wine
  2. 2elixirs
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March 24, 2026

酏yǐ(yi3)

The character 酏 (yǐ) refers to a type of fermented beverage made from millet, often associated with alcoholic drinks such as sweet wine or elixirs. While it is not commonly used in modern contexts, it evokes traditional Chinese practices and cultural customs surrounding the production and consumption of rice and millet wines.

Strokes10Radical酉
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the production of millet wine has historical significance, often linked to ancient festivals and ceremonies. 酏 reminds us of the agricultural roots of Chinese society and its long-standing traditions in food and beverage crafting.

Memory tip

Imagine a grapevine with millet grains hanging from it, creating a unique blend of flavors. The character 酏 looks like a person holding a cup (the '酉' radical) filled with the sweet, golden millet wine, emphasizing its association with beverages.

Meanings of 酏

yǐ(yi3)
primary
1millet wine
2elixirs
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About 酏

酏Simplified
10Strokes
酉Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

酏 is a formal term not often used in everyday conversation, so it may not appear in casual speech. Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding characters. It often appears in literary contexts or discussions about traditional beverages.

HSK Study Tips

Although 酏 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enhance your understanding of Chinese culinary terms. Focus on the radicals and components of the character to deepen your comprehension of related vocabulary, especially those involving food and drink.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 酏 with other similar characters like 醴 (lǐ), which also pertains to beverages but has different meanings. It's important to remember that 酏 specifically refers to millet wine.

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Etymology of 酏

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)也
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Origin

酏 = 酉 + 也. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 酏

IDS Structure⿰酉也
酏Full character
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酉you3
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也Ye3
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How to say millet wine in Chinese

“millet wine” in Chinese is酏yí

The character 酏 (yǐ) refers to a type of fermented beverage made from millet, often associated with alcoholic drinks such as sweet wine or elixirs. While it is not commonly used in modern contexts, it evokes traditional Chinese practices and cultural customs surrounding the production and consumption of rice and millet wines.

When to use 酏

酏 is a formal term not often used in everyday conversation, so it may not appear in casual speech. Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding characters. It often appears in literary contexts or discussions about traditional beverages.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 酏 with other similar characters like 醴 (lǐ), which also pertains to beverages but has different meanings. It's important to remember that 酏 specifically refers to millet wine.

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Word Family of 酏

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酏yǐelixirs

Frequently Asked Questions about 酏

酏 refers specifically to millet wine, a traditional alcoholic drink made from fermented millet.

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