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The character "醇" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the radical "酉", which denotes associations with wine or fermentation, with the component "享" that historically provided a phonetic clue. Its earliest meanings were anchored in the description of rich, undiluted wine, conveying a sense of concentrated strength and purity. This foundational concept gradually extended to signify any substance in a pure, unmixed state, broadening its application beyond the realm of libations. In more recent times, the term has been adopted within scientific discourse to specifically designate the class of organic compounds known as alcohols, marking a return to a precise, material definition after a period of more abstract usage. Throughout this semantic journey, the character's graphical form has remained largely unchanged.
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这杯牛奶非常香醇。
这种蜂蜜味道很醇厚。
酒体醇和，入口柔顺。
他品了一口醇美的红酒。
经过陈酿，这酒更加醇香。
他为人醇朴，深受大家喜爱。
艺术家追求技艺的醇熟境界。
岁月的沉淀让他思想更醇正。