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name of a wine
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The character 醁 is a standard phono-semantic compound: the left-side radical 酉 (a fermentation vessel, denoting alcoholic beverages) provides the semantic category, while the right-side component 彔 gives the pronunciation. It refers to a high-quality, aromatic wine or liquor known for its distinctive green or yellowish-green colour. Historical sources mention that this drink underwent careful fermentation and straining, distinguishing it from ordinary unfiltered brews. Often used in classical poetry and prose, the character appears in descriptions of lavish banquets and aristocratic life, where the combination of the alcohol radical and the phonetic 彔 identifies a superior grade of alcohol.
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