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The character 酝 (traditional form 醞) is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 酉 (yǒu), depicting a wine vessel, indicates a connection to fermentation or alcohol. In the simplified form, the right component is 云 (yún); in the traditional form, it is 𥁕 (yùn). Both serve as the phonetic element. Originally, the character referred to the process of brewing wine. This meaning later extended figuratively to describe the gradual preparation or development of events, thoughts, or moods, as seen in the word 酝酿 (yùn niàng).
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我们正在酝酿新想法。
团队酝酿了一个完美的方案。
他独自酝酿着未来的计划。
这场雨酝酿了整整一天。
公司正在酝酿一次重大的改革。
经过长时间的酝酿，他终于提出了这个建议。
在沉默中，他酝酿着如何回应对方的质疑。
这次会议旨在酝酿一个国际合作项目，需要各方耐心讨论。