When grabbing a drink at a bar in China, you'll often find that many places offer English menus. However, knowing the Chinese names for alcoholic drinks can be very helpful.
This week, let's learn some Chinese names for popular beverages for your next bar-hopping experience. 🍺
Chinese Names for
Alcoholic Drinks
The character 酒 (jiǔ) refers to alcoholic beverages in general. It includes various types of alcohol, like wine, beer, and spirits.
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China's drinking culture is so rich and diverse! Check out our previous article:
酒文化 | Chinese Drinking Culture
02. Popular Alcohol Beverages
Now, let's explore other alcoholic beverages and their names in Chinese.
01. Beer 🍺
Beer is a popular drink in China, with many local and international brands available.
🇨🇳 Here are Chinese beer brands that you might find interesting to try:
青岛啤酒 (Qīngdǎo Píjiǔ) - Tsingtao Beer
哈尔滨啤酒 (Hā'ěrbīn Píjiǔ) - Harbin Beer
雪花啤酒 (Xuěhuā Píjiǔ) - Snow Beer
🌎 You'll also find these international brands featured on the menus:
百威 (Bǎiwēi) - Budweiser
科罗娜 (Kēluónà) - Corona
喜力 (Xǐlì) - Heineken
吉尼斯 (Jínísī) - Guinness
02. Wine 🍷
Pútaojiǔ, or wine, is a popular choice for many. The character "葡萄 pútao" translates to "grape," highlighting the key ingredient in wine production.
红葡萄酒 (hóng pútaojiǔ) - red wine 白葡萄酒 (bái pútaojiǔ) - white wine 气泡酒 (qìpàojiǔ) - sparkling wine 香槟 (xiāngbīn) - champagne
When ordering white wine, be careful not to mistakenly request 白酒 (báijiǔ), which is a strong Chinese liquor. To ensure you get the wine you want, remember to specify 葡萄酒 (pútaojiǔ) when placing your order.
03. Cocktails 🍸
From timeless Martini to refreshing Mojito, cocktails can suit every taste. Here's how to say it in Chinese:
04. Spirits 🥃
Whether blended into cocktails or savored on the rocks, spirits (烈酒 lièjiǔ) are also always available at the bars:
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