酝 (yùn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 酝 (yùn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 酝 (yùn) means "to brew / to ferment". with 11 strokes and the radical 酉.

Q: How do you write 酝 stroke by stroke?

酝 has 11 strokes. The radical is 酉. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 酝 and 酊?

酝 (yùn) and 酊 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 酝?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 酉. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 酝?

Common words containing 酝 include: 酝酿 (yùn niàng) — to brew / to deliberate / to prepare for; 酝酒 (yùn jiǔ) — to brew wine; 酝藉 (yùn jí) — refined and restrained / cultured.

How to Write 酝

The character 酝 (yùn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 酉 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

酝 is pronounced yùn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to brew / to ferment.

Common Words with 酝

酝酿 yùn niàng

to brew / to deliberate / to prepare for

酝酒 yùn jiǔ

to brew wine

酝藉 yùn jí

refined and restrained / cultured

Example Sentences

计划正在酝酿中。

jì huà zhèng zài yùn niàng zhōng

The plan is in the works.

他在家里酝酒。

tā zài jiā lǐ yùn jiǔ

He is brewing wine at home.

他的性格很酝藉。

tā de xìng gé hěn yùn jí

He has a reserved and subtle personality.

Similar Characters

酊 dīng

酋 qiú

酌 zhuó

Practice Writing 酝 (yùn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 酝

What does 酝 (yùn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 酝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 酝 and 酊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 酝?

What common words use 酝?

How to Write 酝 (yùn)