Common Meanings
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tí醍
Used in "tí hú" (醍醐), referring to clarified butter, which in Buddhism symbolizes the highest truth or enlightenment. "Tí hú guàn dǐng" (醍醐灌顶) means to be greatly enlightened or inspired, like having wisdom poured into one's mind.
听君一席话，真有醍醐灌顶之感。
Listening to your words, I truly felt a sense of profound enlightenment.
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tǐ醍
When pronounced as 'tǐ', '醍' refers to a type of relatively clear, light red wine, often used in ancient contexts or for sacrificial purposes. It denotes the color and clarity of such a beverage.
这坛清亮的醍酒，色泽淡雅，香气宜人
This jar of clear tǐ-wine has an elegant color and a pleasant aroma.