酒 jiǔ

Fermented grain liquid stored in a wine vessel.

Alcoholic drink; wine, liquor, spirits, or alcohol. Water (氵) beside a wine jar (酉) = liquid kept in a vessel.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 单用酒字 使用常见词组组词(如双音节词)

    In spoken Chinese, single characters like 酒 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.

What is the core visual insight behind 酒 (jiǔ)?

Water drops (氵) beside a fermenting wine jar (酉).

Understanding the internal components of 酒 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 2 stories

《饥饿的深意》 The Hidden Meaning of Hunger
HSK 7 ~11 min read 1243 chars
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Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.

  • 旁边的人都在给他 敬酒 ,他每次都端起来 酒杯 ,嘴唇沾沾杯沿就放下。

《三星在哪里?》 Fun Rap to learn Chinese: Where Is \"Samsung\"?
HSK 1 ~1 min read 72 chars
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Ever noticed how similar Chinese words can be? This rhyme plays with place names and homophones, from schools to hotels, even throwing in Samsung's origin. A lighthearted way to boost your word power.

  • 书店有好书,饭店吃和住, 酒店 没有 酒 。

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