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酿 (niàng) - use 酝 (yùn) when referring specifically to the brewing or fermentation process, while 酿 (niàng) emphasizes the act of brewing or making wine.
Learners often confuse 酝 with similar sounding words or characters, so it's crucial to pay attention to context. This term is more commonly used in culinary and informal settings, so avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Common collocations include 酝酿 (yùn niàng), meaning 'to brew' or 'to concoct' in a broader sense.
Although 酝 isn't included in the HSK levels, it connects with other food-related vocabulary at HSK 3 and 4, such as 饮 (yǐn) for 'drink.' Focus on recognizing this character in culinary texts or when discussing beverages, as it may appear in cooking or cultural contexts.
Learners sometimes confuse 酝 with the character 运行 (yùn xíng), meaning 'to operate' or 'to run,' which can lead to incorrect usage. Remember that 酝 is specifically related to brewing and fermentation.
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Etymology of 酝
Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 云 represents the sound. Simplified form of 醞.
wine
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How to say to brew in Chinese
“to brew” in Chinese is酝
The character 酝 (yùn) primarily means 'to brew' or 'to ferment,' especially in reference to alcoholic beverages such as wine and spirits. It conveys the idea of allowing a substance, typically liquid, to undergo a natural process of fermentation, transforming it into a drinkable form. Commonly used in culinary contexts, it can also metaphorically refer to developing or maturing ideas or plans.
When to use 酝
Learners often confuse 酝 with similar sounding words or characters, so it's crucial to pay attention to context. This term is more commonly used in culinary and informal settings, so avoid using it in overly formal contexts. Common collocations include 酝酿 (yùn niàng), meaning 'to brew' or 'to concoct' in a broader sense.
酝 or something close to it
酿 (niàng) - use 酝 (yùn) when referring specifically to the brewing or fermentation process, while 酿 (niàng) emphasizes the act of brewing or making wine.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 酝 with the character 运行 (yùn xíng), meaning 'to operate' or 'to run,' which can lead to incorrect usage. Remember that 酝 is specifically related to brewing and fermentation.
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Grammar Patterns of 酝
酝 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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意大利香醋在木桶中就经历了至少10年的____酿期，所以口味极佳。
Balsamic vinegar is aged in wood for at least 10 years and the flavour is wonderful.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 酝
酝 can refer to any fermented drink, primarily alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, and spirits.
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