Chinese Character: 酿 (niàng - Brew)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 酉 (wine radical)
Stroke Count: 14 (14 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 酉 + 良 (wine + good)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: niàng (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
酿 primaries means to brew or ferment, and is used in various contexts related to alcohol and fermentation.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 酿造 (niàng zào) - to brew
- 酿酒 (niàng jiǔ) - to make wine
- 酿成 (niàng chéng) - to lead to (a result)
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
酿 is primarily used as a verb to describe the process of brewing or fermenting, and can also be used metaphorically to describe the development of a situation.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 酿 is often associated with traditional brewing techniques and is used in many idioms about patience and development.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他们用传统方法酿造啤酒。(Tā men yòng chuán tǒng fāng fǎ niàng zào pí jiǔ.)
They brew beer using traditional methods.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 酿 as "wine good" - the 酉 represents wine, and 良 means good, together forming the concept of brewing.