酿造

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 酿造 (niàngzào) specifically refers to the process of brewing or fermenting alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or traditional liquors. It combines the idea of fermentation () with manufacturing or making ().

Common Contexts

酿造 is often used in industrial or artisanal contexts where the production of alcohol is involved. It can describe both large-scale factory production and small-scale home brewing.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations highlight the focus on alcoholic beverages and the craftsmanship involved.

Nuances

Using 酿造 implies a process involving fermentation and craftsmanship, distinguishing it from general verbs like (zuò, to make) or 生产 (shēngchǎn, to produce). It is a formal term often found in technical or commercial contexts rather than casual conversation.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 酿造 with (zào) alone, which means to make or build in a broader sense. 酿造 always relates to brewing or fermenting, especially alcoholic drinks.

Example Sentences

This factory specializes in brewing beer, and its products are exported

Traditional brewing techniques require strict control of temperature and

He tries to brew his own wine at home.