Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "酒", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "酒", and master the standard way of writing the character "酒".
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酒 [jiǔ]
〈名〉
1. A beverage containing ethanol made from the fermentation of sorghum, rice, wheat, grapes, or other fruits.
Example: 白酒 (white liquor), 啤酒 (beer), 酒席 (feast).
2. A feast.
〈动〉
1. To drink (alcohol).
2. To offer a sacrifice with wine at ancestral temples.
Additional Notes:
- Origin: The character combines the component for water and the component 酉 (yǒu), which originally meant liquor; 酉 also serves as a phonetic component.
- Examples from classics:
- "酒者所以养老也,所以养病也。" (Wine is used to support the elderly and to nurture health.)
- "酒席" refers to a banquet or feast where wine is served.