HSK 6, ag, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #11555, Hard
醇
chún
alcohol
HSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #11555, Hard
醇
chún
wine with high alcohol content
HSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #11555, Hard
醇
chún
good wine
HSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #11555, Hard
醇
chún
sterols
HSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #11555, Hard
chún(chun2) T2
1rich, pure, as good as wine
2alcohol
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March 24, 2026
醇chún(chun2)
The character 醇 (chún) refers to something that is rich and pure, often in the context of wine or alcohol. It conveys a sense of high quality and fullness, particularly when describing beverages, but can also apply to other contexts where richness or purity is desirable.
Strokes15Radical酉Frequency#11555DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wine and alcohol have a significant role in social gatherings and ceremonies, often symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. The appreciation for high-quality wine is deeply embedded in traditions, making 醇 a respected term.
Memory Tip
Imagine a glass of rich, pure wine that is so full it overflows. The character 醇 resembles a flowing liquid, with the radical 酉 (related to wine) on the left, hinting at its connection to alcohol and richness. You can remember its pronunciation 'chún' as it sounds like 'tune', and think of a rich wine that sings a tune to your palate.
Meanings of 醇
chún(chun2)
1rich, pure, as good as wine
2alcohol
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About 醇
醇Simplified
15Strokes
酉Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateCEFRC1
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Podcast: 醇
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AI Study Notes for 醇
Quick Contrast
浓 (nóng) - use 醇 when emphasizing purity and quality, while 浓 focuses on thickness or strong flavor.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 醇 with 酒 (jiǔ), which simply means 'alcohol' or 'liquor.' 醇 is often used in more formal contexts or gourmet discussions about beverages. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing chún can lead to confusion with unrelated words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 醇 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to words like 酒 (jiǔ) and 酸 (suān, sour), which are essential for discussing food and drink. Focus on context and collocations, such as 醇厚 (chúnhòu, rich and mellow) to reinforce understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 醇 with 不醇 (bù chún, not pure), mistakenly using it in negative contexts. The correct form to describe rich wine should be simply 醇 without any negation.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 醇?
Decomposition of 醇
IDS Structure⿰酉享
醇Full Character
=
酉you3
left
享xiang3
right
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Which of these is a component of 醇?
How to say rich, pure, as good as wine in Chinese
“rich, pure, as good as wine” in Chinese is醇chún
The character 醇 (chún) refers to something that is rich and pure, often in the context of wine or alcohol. It conveys a sense of high quality and fullness, particularly when describing beverages, but can also apply to other contexts where richness or purity is desirable.
When to use 醇
Common mistakes include confusing 醇 with 酒 (jiǔ), which simply means 'alcohol' or 'liquor.' 醇 is often used in more formal contexts or gourmet discussions about beverages. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing chún can lead to confusion with unrelated words.
醇 or something close to it
浓 (nóng) - use 醇 when emphasizing purity and quality, while 浓 focuses on thickness or strong flavor.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 醇 with 不醇 (bù chún, not pure), mistakenly using it in negative contexts. The correct form to describe rich wine should be simply 醇 without any negation.
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醇
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Grammar Patterns of 醇
醇 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Complete the Sentence
看看你究竟摄入了多少脂肪和胆固____。
See just how much fat and cholesterol you're eating.
