白酒

• 拼音: bái jiǔ
• 汉字拆解: 白 (white/clear) + 酒 = 氵(water) + 酉 (fermentation vessel)

含义

Baijiu; Chinese white liquor. A clear, strong distilled spirit traditionally made from grain, typically with high alcohol content.

The most consumed spirit in the world by volume, central to Chinese banquet culture and business entertaining. Famous brands include 茅台, 五粮液, and 汾酒. The name literally means 'white alcohol' referring to its clear appearance.

例句

1. 这瓶茅台白酒是我父亲珍藏多年的好酒。
2. 在正式的商务宴会上，主人通常会用白酒招待客人。
3. 他不太能喝白酒，所以点了一杯红酒。

用法指南

语境: dining, business, celebration

语气: social

正确说法

• 来，我们干一杯白酒！(Come, let's drink a toast of baijiu!)
• 这种白酒度数很高，要慢慢喝。(This baijiu has high alcohol content — drink it slowly.)

错误说法

• 在西方酒吧里点'白酒'——他们可能理解为白葡萄酒 (In Western bars, don't just say '白酒' — they might think you mean white wine; specify 'Chinese baijiu')

起源与历史

Compound of 白 (white/clear) + 酒 (alcohol), named for the spirit's transparent appearance after distillation.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal