Definitions
name of a wine
Etymology
About
The character 醽 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 酉 on the left places it within the category of fermented beverages. The component 霝 on the right provides the phonetic element "líng". Together, these parts form a noun denoting a superior type of alcoholic drink noted in historical texts. The structure uses the alcohol radical to define the substance's nature and a complex phonetic marker to specify this refined beverage.