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醞釀

简酝酿 · 繁醞釀

Mandarin · pinyin yùn niàng

(of alcohol) to ferment
(of a crisis) to be brewing
to mull over (an issue)
to hold exploratory discussions

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釀: Look up this written character
酝: yùn · liquor, spirits, wine; ferment
酿: niàng · brew, ferment

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4–4 · yun4 niang4

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wan5 joeng6

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verb

(literally) to ferment; to brew
(figuratively) to mull over
(figuratively) to take shape and become mature
(figuratively) to prepare; to get ready
(figuratively) to have a look into

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