U+91AC "醬" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+91AC "醬" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a logogram representing the Chinese character for a thick, fermented paste or sauce, most commonly known in English as "soy sauce" or simply "sauce," though it can also refer to pastes like bean paste or miso. This character is part of the CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) unified ideographs block and is used across multiple East Asian writing systems, including traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Hanja, where it carries similar meanings related to fermented condiments. Its structure combines the radical 酉 (signifying fermentation or alcohol) with a phonetic component, reflecting its historical association with brewing and preservation. In modern usage, 醬 appears in common words such as 醬油 (soy sauce) in Chinese and shōyu in Japanese, highlighting its cultural significance in Asian cuisine. The character's enduring presence across diverse languages underscores its role in shared culinary traditions.