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    Referring to 'wine' or 'alcoholic drink' with 酒 (jiǔ)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 酒 (jiǔ) means "wine," "liquor," or "alcoholic drink" in general. It is a broad term that covers all types of alcoholic beverages, from traditional Chinese rice wine to beer and spirits. It is one of the most common nouns in Chinese and appears in many idioms and cultural expressions.

    Examples

    • 中国人过年的时候喜欢喝酒。

      Zhōngguó rén guònián de shíhou xǐhuan hē jiǔ.

      Chinese people like to drink alcohol during the New Year.

    • 这瓶酒是朋友从法国带回来的。

      Zhè píng jiǔ shì péngyou cóng Fǎguó dài huílái de.

      This bottle of wine was brought back from France by a friend.

    • 他不喝酒，给他倒杯果汁吧。

      Tā bù hē jiǔ, gěi tā dào bēi guǒzhī ba.

      He doesn't drink alcohol; pour him a glass of juice instead.

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