Definitions
pour libation on ground
Etymology
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The character "醊" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "酉", which pertains to wine or alcohol, and the phonetic component "叕", which provides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it was devised to represent the act of pouring wine as a libation in sacrificial rituals. Over time, its usage became increasingly archaic and specialized, remaining primarily within classical texts and historical descriptions of ceremonial practices without substantial alteration to its original meaning.
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