alcohol; specifically Shaoxing rice wine
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alcohol; liquor; particularly Shaoxing rice wine
dialectA dialectal term, especially common in the Wu dialect area (Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu). When used specifically, it refers to Shaoxing Huangjiu, a traditional Chinese fermented rice wine known for its aging potential.
Wǎn晚
fàn饭
shí时
，
yé爷
ye爷
xǐ喜
huān欢
hē喝
liǎng两
zhōng盅
lǎo老
jiǔ酒
。
Grandpa likes to have a couple cups of rice wine with dinner.
Zhèng正
zōng宗
de的
Shào绍
xīng兴
lǎo老
jiǔ酒
wèi味
dào道
chún醇
hòu厚
。
Authentic Shaoxing rice wine has a rich, mellow flavor.
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Zhè这
jiā家
diàn店
de的
lǎo老
jiǔ酒
shì是
zì自
jiā家
niàng酿
de的
。
The rice wine at this shop is home-brewed.
Yòng用
lǎo老
jiǔ酒
lái来
shāo烧
cài菜
tè特
bié别
xiāng香
。
Cooking with Shaoxing wine makes the dish especially fragrant.