U+915D "酝" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+915D "酝" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character primarily used in modern Mandarin, where it commonly means "to brew" or "ferment," specifically in reference to the process of making alcoholic beverages such as wine or spirits. This character is composed of the radical 酉 (yǒu), which relates to wine or fermentation, combined with a phonetic component 云 (yún) that hints at its pronunciation. Beyond its literal sense, "酝" also appears in metaphorical expressions like "酝酿" (yùnniàng), which can mean to "brew" or "develop" an idea, plan, or situation gradually, reflecting a process of preparation and maturation. As a standard part of the CJK unified ideographs block, it is used in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese scripts, with its traditional form being identical.