醇

chún

醇 — chún

1. alcohol; liquor (esp. high-proof wines or spirits)

   这种白酒很醇，令人回味。 zhèzhǒng báijiǔ hěn chún lìngrén huíwèi — This baijiu is very strong/rich and leaves a lasting aftertaste.

2. rich; mellow; pure (used of taste or aroma, e.g. wine or fragrance)

   这是一款醇香的葡萄酒，果香与橡木味平衡。 zhè shì yīkuǎn chúnxiāng de pútáojiǔ guǒxiāng yǔ xiàngmù wèi pínghéng — This is a mellow, aromatic wine with balanced fruit and oak notes.

3. sterols; a class of organic alcohol compounds (chemistry/biochemistry)

   胆固醇属于一种醇类化合物。 dǎngùchún shǔyú yīzhǒng chúnlèi huàhéwù — Cholesterol belongs to a class of alcohol-like compounds (sterols).