potency of alcohol; capacity to drink
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
potency or intoxicating effect of alcohol; one's capacity for liquor
Often used to describe the immediate strength of alcohol or a person's tolerance.
Tā他
jǐ几
bēi杯
xià下
dù肚
，
jiǔ酒
lì力
fā发
zuò作
，
jiù就
zuì醉
dǎo倒
le了
。
After a few drinks, the potency of the alcohol kicked in, and he passed out.
Zhè这
jiǔ酒
hòu后
jìn劲
dà大
，
jiǔ酒
lì力
hěn很
zú足
。
This wine has a strong aftereffect; its potency is considerable.
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Wǒ我
jiǔ酒
lì力
bù不
shèng胜
，
bù不
néng能
zài再
hē喝
le了
。
I cannot handle my liquor well and shouldn't drink any more.
Tā他
jiǔ酒
lì力
guò过
rén人
，
hē喝
le了
yì一
píng瓶
bái白
jiǔ酒
hái还
hěn很
qīng清
xǐng醒
。
He has an extraordinary capacity for alcohol; he drank a whole bottle of baijiu and is still sober.
bù不
shèng胜
jiǔ酒
lì力
cannot handle alcohol well; low tolerance for liquor