Definitions
name of a wine
Etymology
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A phono-semantic compound, 醁 combines the semantic radical 酉 (representing fermentation or alcohol) with the phonetic component 彔, which gives the character its sound. This structure points to its etymological meaning: a specific type of high-quality, fragrant wine with a green or yellowish-green hue. Historical texts use 醁 to describe carefully fermented and strained liquors, distinguishing them from common, unfiltered brews. The character often appears in classical poetry and literature as a refined term for alcohol at banquets and aristocratic gatherings.